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Soldier Boy
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georgek Member
since 2009-06-07
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Soldier boy, soldier boy, what have you got? Take this old rocking horse instead of your cot. Soldier boy, soldier boy, what have you done? Here is a sabre from wood and some gum Soldier boy, soldier boy, now you are a man Please leave your mother and live with your clan. Soldier boy, soldier boy, go get your gun The soldiers are coming for you and your son. Soldier boy, soldier boy, what have you slaughtered? A couple of porters and the love of their daughters Soldier boy, soldier boy shed no more tears Lend me your shoulder, and bring on the years Soldier boy, soldier boy now you are old Look at the medals that made you grow cold. Soldier boy, soldier boy, lie down and die, Rock you to sleep so that others may weep. Soldier boy, soldier boy, now you are gone Two poppies for heaven and a cross for your gun Soldier boy, soldier boy, look at you now? A sprinkle of dust and a slab for your bust Engraved in gold, so your deeds may be told. Forgotten by many, except for the tin and the penny Oh soldier boy, soldier boy....wherever you are? Like the dust in the field all scattered and sorn (c)Copyright George |
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