On a Sunny Side Hill of France
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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 |
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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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