Soldier Boy (1915 Song)
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era song released in 1915. D.A. Esrom wrote the lyrics.
Theodore Morse Theodore F. Morse (April 13, 1873 – May 25, 1924) was an American composer of popular songs. Biography Born in Washington, D.C., Morse was educated at the Maryland Military and Naval Academy. He went on to study both violin and piano. He a ...
composed the music.
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published the song. Artist Harry Lewis designed the cover art for the sheet music. On the cover, there are three cartoon soldiers. One has his head turned to kiss a woman behind him. The song was written for both voice and piano. It is told from the point of view of a woman who is proud of her soldier boy. She addresses the soldier directly in the chorus: :''Soldier boy,'' :''One kiss before you go, soldier boy'' :''I'll miss you, that you know,'' :''Ev'ry night I'll pray for you far away,'' :''And trust to Him above'' :''To send you back some day'' :''In my heart'' :''A love will always yearn,'' :''And I'll wait for your return.'' :''So go and fight for the cause you know is right,'' :''God bless you, my soldier boy.'' The sheet music can be found at
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Soldier Boy (music) at National Library of AustraliaSoldier Boy at National Library of Australia: Trove
Songs about the military Songs about soldiers 1915 songs Songs of World War I Songs with music by Theodore F. Morse Songs with lyrics by Theodora Morse {{1910s-song-stub