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On a Sunny Side Hill of France

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Title
On a Sunny Side Hill of France - Lyrics
Composer
Boos, Louis F.  
Lyricist
Boland, John  
Publisher
John Boland (Jackson, MI)  
Lyrics
2014‐120996‐509 On a Sunny Side Hill of France Verse: Crown mother with a wreath of lilies growing on yon hill, Tell her I died smiling, that it was God’s will. Open my small locket while on her face once more I glance. Tell her I’ll be sleeping ‘neath that flow’ry bed on a sunny side hill of France. Refrain: Weave a little wreath for me of those flowers growing on the hill, Send it to dear mother, whom I love dearly still. Tell her not to grieve for me for I had that glorious chance, I’ll be resting ‘neath a flow’ry bed on a sunny side hill of France. Verse: I can see her leaning o’er the gate that swings out in the lane, Looking towards the east with tearful eyes and heart of pain. But when those flowers are blooming, they will breathe a sweet fragrance, To her from above my grave on a sunny side hill of France. Refrain
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 18, Folder 10
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier
2014_12996_509
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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Title
On a Sunny Side Hill of France
Composer
Boos, Louis F.  
Lyricist
Boland, John  
Publisher
John Boland (Jackson, MI)  
Year of Publication
1920  
Date of Copyright
1920-09-09
Lyrics
2014‐120996‐509 On a Sunny Side Hill of France Verse: Crown mother with a wreath of lilies growing on yon hill, Tell her I died smiling, that it was God’s will. Open my small locket while on her face once more I glance. Tell her I’ll be sleeping ‘neath that flow’ry bed on a sunny side hill of France. Refrain: Weave a little wreath for me of those flowers growing on the hill, Send it to dear mother, whom I love dearly still. Tell her not to grieve for me for I had that glorious chance, I’ll be resting ‘neath a flow’ry bed on a sunny side hill of France. Verse: I can see her leaning o’er the gate that swings out in the lane, Looking towards the east with tearful eyes and heart of pain. But when those flowers are blooming, they will breathe a sweet fragrance, To her from above my grave on a sunny side hill of France. Refrain
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 18, Folder 10
Local Identifier
2014_12996_509
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
TitleOn a Sunny Side Hill of France
ComposerBoos, Louis F.  
LyricistBoland, John  
PublisherJohn Boland (Jackson, MI)  
Year of Publication1920  
Date of Copyright1920-09-09
Lyrics2014‐120996‐509 On a Sunny Side Hill of France Verse: Crown mother with a wreath of lilies growing on yon hill, Tell her I died smiling, that it was God’s will. Open my small locket while on her face once more I glance. Tell her I’ll be sleeping ‘neath that flow’ry bed on a sunny side hill of France. Refrain: Weave a little wreath for me of those flowers growing on the hill, Send it to dear mother, whom I love dearly still. Tell her not to grieve for me for I had that glorious chance, I’ll be resting ‘neath a flow’ry bed on a sunny side hill of France. Verse: I can see her leaning o’er the gate that swings out in the lane, Looking towards the east with tearful eyes and heart of pain. But when those flowers are blooming, they will breathe a sweet fragrance, To her from above my grave on a sunny side hill of France. Refrain
RepositoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Record Series 12/9/96
  • Series 2, Box 18, Folder 10
Local Identifier2014_12996_509
Collection TitleJames Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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