a 1922 popular song
words and music by Herbert W. Lennon
piano arranged by Emanuel Aarons
The sheet music:
Accompaniment:
Lyrics
- Have you heard the bugle call, Soldier Boy?
Have you heard the King’s command, Soldier Boy?
Well, he wants our aid to fight, for old England and her rights
And our enemy to smite, Soldier Boy
Brave England’s in the right, Soldier Boy
And when the foe you sight, Soldier Boy
Be quick to act and strike, put the enemy to flight
For liberty’s our right, Soldier Boy
Chorus
Salute your King and country, lad
Fall into line and fight
It’s England’s foes to scatter, lads
We’ll down them with left and right, quite right
Peace we want with honor and peace to all goodwill
Your King and your country’s calling
God save our gracious King
- Of those soldiers now at rest, Soldier Boy
Was not Kitchener the best, Soldier Boy?
Though he lies beneath the wave, in that cold but silent grave
But his name the nation saved, Soldier boy
Australians brave and true, Soldier Boy
Have fought for me and you, Soldier Boy
By their deeds have they not won, with bayonet and gun?
They’re heroes every one, Soldier Boy - Now, the Germans caused the fight, Soldier Boy
Dear old Britain did what’s right, Soldier Boy
By the weak her aid was sought, though much sorrow war has brought
But those Germans must be taught, Soldier Boy
And when the war is won, Soldier Boy
By the Allies’ men and guns, Soldier Boy
May God grant us peace in store, to the world for evermore
And war be nevermore, Soldier Boy
Sung here by Fred Feild: