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Say a Prayer for the Boys “Out There” Verse: A mighty nation hears a ringing call to arm, A call that draws her sons from city, vale, and farm. A nation sends the best of us across the sea That the rest of us forever may be free. And while a mighty nation’s heart will yearn, Let’s pray that they soon will return. Refrain: Won’t you say a prayer for the boys out there, For our heroes o’er the sea. In that raging fray, by night and day, They’re fighting for you and me. When the take their stand in no man’s land, We know they’ll do their share So that we may live, their lives they give. Say a prayer for the boys out there. Verse: A mighty nation’s voice will reach across the sea, And cheer the hearts of those who fight for liberty. A nation’s prayers will help the weaker ones along, And will strengthen them when everything goes wrong. And while a nation’s sons will do or die, Let’s call to the ones up on high. 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 19, Folder 10
Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier
2014_12996_568
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Say a Prayer for the Boys “Out There” Verse: A mighty nation hears a ringing call to arm, A call that draws her sons from city, vale, and farm. A nation sends the best of us across the sea That the rest of us forever may be free. And while a mighty nation’s heart will yearn, Let’s pray that they soon will return. Refrain: Won’t you say a prayer for the boys out there, For our heroes o’er the sea. In that raging fray, by night and day, They’re fighting for you and me. When the take their stand in no man’s land, We know they’ll do their share So that we may live, their lives they give. Say a prayer for the boys out there. Verse: A mighty nation’s voice will reach across the sea, And cheer the hearts of those who fight for liberty. A nation’s prayers will help the weaker ones along, And will strengthen them when everything goes wrong. And while a nation’s sons will do or die, Let’s call to the ones up on high. 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 19, Folder 10
Local Identifier
2014_12996_568
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Say a Prayer for the Boys “Out There” Verse: A mighty nation hears a ringing call to arm, A call that draws her sons from city, vale, and farm. A nation sends the best of us across the sea That the rest of us forever may be free. And while a mighty nation’s heart will yearn, Let’s pray that they soon will return. Refrain: Won’t you say a prayer for the boys out there, For our heroes o’er the sea. In that raging fray, by night and day, They’re fighting for you and me. When the take their stand in no man’s land, We know they’ll do their share So that we may live, their lives they give. Say a prayer for the boys out there. Verse: A mighty nation’s voice will reach across the sea, And cheer the hearts of those who fight for liberty. A nation’s prayers will help the weaker ones along, And will strengthen them when everything goes wrong. And while a nation’s sons will do or die, Let’s call to the ones up on high. 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 19, Folder 10
Local Identifier
2014_12996_568
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986