PUT OUT OF ACTION
Reading edition
My name is Captain Wooden-head; Of nothing I’m afraid; To many a gallant fight I’ve led The Nursery Brigade. One day amidst the din and strife (My post was always there) I nearly lost my precious life— A ball whizzed through the air! It put me out of action quite, And—hero though I be— No longer do I wish to fight, A peaceful life for me!