No One Said Goodbye to Me
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Title | No One Said Goodbye to Me |
Composer | Edwards, B. S. |
Lyricist | Arthur, L. B. |
Publisher | Himan Music Co. |
Place of Publication | New York (N.Y.) |
Year of Publication | 1914 |
Date of Copyright | 1914-05-06 |
Lyrics | No One Said Goodbye to Me Verse: Hear the bugle’s ringing blast loud and clear See the soldiers swinging past, hear the cheer. Ev’ry mother’s son is there brave of heart to do and dare Rank and file we must bear their share without fear. Sad farewells and fond goodbyes have been said. Drums are beating time to quick martial tread. But one solider boy alone sadly cries in mournful tone, As he steps into the ranks and bows his head. Refrain: No one said goodbye to me, No one kissed a fond farewell. No one’s heart for me was aching, No fond mother’s tears fell. Ev’ry one the flag was cheering. I was lonely as could be Fond one’s there with tear dim’d eyes, Bid their soldier boy goodbye, But no one said goodbye to me. Verse: Hear the drummers beating taps Vict’ry’s won. Hear the captain saying, “Chaps, nobly done. But there’s one sad duty yet, just a goodbye without regret! To the boys we can’t forget ev’ry one. Some of them gave up their lives for our own. Some have left sweethearts and w |
Repository | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music |
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Local Identifier | 2014_12996_525 |
Collection Title | James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986 |
Collection | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection |
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