Soldier Boy is a

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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 & Naval Academy. He went on to study both violin and piano. He and ...

composed the music. Leo Feist, Inc. of

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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