A popular song from the year 1918.
Words and music by Billy Baskette and Van & Schenck.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Baby’s been so lonesome
Since Daddy went away
But baby knew her prayers
Would bring him back some day
And when the sun is sinking in the West
She goes to bed
Two tiny hands are folded
And a baby’s prayer is said
Refrain:
Baby’s prayer will soon be answered
Baby’s little heart will soon be gay
For her daddy’s coming home
From far across the foam
This Angel waits and prays for him each day
Just like a rose this baby knows
The sunshine is bound to come
And drive the clouds away
Now she’s smiling thru her tears
When her mother hears
That baby’s daddy’s coming home to stay
2. Now the war is over
And baby’s heart is glad
But baby says her prayers
For some other kiddie’s dad
For every hero brave
Who gave his life for victory
This baby kneels and says a prayer
Each night for you and me