"The Galloping Major" was a British popular song written Fred W. Leigh and composed by George Bastow. It was first published in London in 1906 by Francis, Day and Hunter. It was first sung by George Bastow, and first recorded by Harry Graham, also in 1906.
The following lyrics are taken from the sheet music published in 1906:
Verse 1:
Chorus (to be sung after each verse):
Verse 2:
Verse 3:
Encore verse:
The following artists have recorded the song (with record company and recording date):