University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois I-Mark

The items in the Digital Collections of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library contain materials which represent or depict sensitive topics or were written from perspectives using outdated or biased language. The Library condemns discrimination and hatred on any grounds. As a research library that supports the mission and values of this land grant institution, it is incumbent upon the University Library to preserve, describe, and provide access to materials to accurately document our past, support learning about it, and effect change in the present. In accordance with the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, we do not censor our materials or prevent patrons from accessing them.

If you have questions regarding this statement or any content in the Library’s digital collections, please contact digitalcollections@lists.illinois.edu

American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the University Library

Give a Little Credit to the Navy

Permalink

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/45596740-c0e6-0134-2373-0050569601ca-c

Rights Information

No Copyright - United States

Supplementary Document

Title
Give a Little Credit to the Navy - Lyrics
Composer
  • De Sylva, Bud  
  • Kahn, Gus  
Lyricist
Gumble, Albert  
Publisher
Jerome H. Remick & Co.  
Place of Publication
New York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication
1918  
Lyrics
Give a Little Credit to the Navy Verse: Billy Taylor was a sailor on a Yankee boat. He lov’d all patriotic songs, yes, ev’ry single note. But they were all about the soldiers and the things they do, And Billy said they ought to write one for the sailors, too. He said I’m not a poet, as you know. But here’s the way I think it ought to go. Refrain: Give a little credit to the Navy. We took the boys across Without a single loss. Ev’ry solder is a fighting bear, But don’t forget it, give us credit, We took ‘em over there. Mothers of soldiers, sweethearts, and wives, We’ll take care of your boys Though it costs us our lives. So give a little credit to the Navy, The Navy does its share. Verse: When our Pershing took his first “Crusaders” overseas, The sailors of our Navy trick’d the submarines with ease. The only one that didn’t run but tried to stay and fight, Was quickly riddl’d by our guns and disappeared from sight. And as the U‐boat sank into the sea, The soldiers cheer’d and sang out j
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Record Series 12/9/96
  • Series 2, Box 14, Folder 10
Local Identifier
2014_12996_154
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

Descriptive Information

Title
Give a Little Credit to the Navy
Composer
  • Kahn, Gus  
  • De Sylva, Bud  
Lyricist
Gumble, Albert  
Publisher
Jerome H. Remick & Co.  
Place of Publication
New York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication
1918  
Date of Copyright
1918-12-04
Lyrics
Give a Little Credit to the Navy Verse: Billy Taylor was a sailor on a Yankee boat. He lov’d all patriotic songs, yes, ev’ry single note. But they were all about the soldiers and the things they do, And Billy said they ought to write one for the sailors, too. He said I’m not a poet, as you know. But here’s the way I think it ought to go. Refrain: Give a little credit to the Navy. We took the boys across Without a single loss. Ev’ry solder is a fighting bear, But don’t forget it, give us credit, We took ‘em over there. Mothers of soldiers, sweethearts, and wives, We’ll take care of your boys Though it costs us our lives. So give a little credit to the Navy, The Navy does its share. Verse: When our Pershing took his first “Crusaders” overseas, The sailors of our Navy trick’d the submarines with ease. The only one that didn’t run but tried to stay and fight, Was quickly riddl’d by our guns and disappeared from sight. And as the U‐boat sank into the sea, The soldiers cheer’d and sang out j
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 14, Folder 10
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier
2014_12996_154
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
TitleGive a Little Credit to the Navy
Composer
  • Kahn, Gus  
  • De Sylva, Bud  
LyricistGumble, Albert  
PublisherJerome H. Remick & Co.  
Place of PublicationNew York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication1918  
Date of Copyright1918-12-04
LyricsGive a Little Credit to the Navy Verse: Billy Taylor was a sailor on a Yankee boat. He lov’d all patriotic songs, yes, ev’ry single note. But they were all about the soldiers and the things they do, And Billy said they ought to write one for the sailors, too. He said I’m not a poet, as you know. But here’s the way I think it ought to go. Refrain: Give a little credit to the Navy. We took the boys across Without a single loss. Ev’ry solder is a fighting bear, But don’t forget it, give us credit, We took ‘em over there. Mothers of soldiers, sweethearts, and wives, We’ll take care of your boys Though it costs us our lives. So give a little credit to the Navy, The Navy does its share. Verse: When our Pershing took his first “Crusaders” overseas, The sailors of our Navy trick’d the submarines with ease. The only one that didn’t run but tried to stay and fight, Was quickly riddl’d by our guns and disappeared from sight. And as the U‐boat sank into the sea, The soldiers cheer’d and sang out j
RepositoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 14, Folder 10
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier2014_12996_154
Collection TitleJames Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

Download Options

  Zip of Original Files…   Zip of JPEGs PDF
Give a Little Credit to the Navy - Cover
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Give a Little Credit to the Navy - Page 2
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Give a Little Credit to the Navy - Page 3
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Give a Little Credit to the Navy - Back Cover
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Give a Little Credit to the Navy - Lyrics
Original File (PDF)
Email Curator About This Item
for questions and to provide feedback.