Oh, but bad, oh, but bad, oh, but bad for the buck

1. Alas, but bad, alas, but bad, alas, but bad for the buck. ; He polishes his armor for himself. ; He throws the armor over his shoulder, ; The poor buck walks knee-deep in mud. ; ; 2. Alas, but good, alas, but good, alas, but good for the hussar. ; He saddles his horse for himself. ; He puts his left foot in the stirrup, ; And then he sits proudly in the saddle.