She Wears a Cross upon Her Sleeve
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Title | She Wears a Cross upon Her Sleeve |
Composer | Eldridge, Harry C. |
Lyricist | Eldridge, Harry C. |
Publisher | Eldridge Entertainment House (Franklin, OH) |
Year of Publication | 1917 |
Date of Copyright | 1917-09-15 |
Lyrics | She Wears a Cross upon Her Sleeve Verse: Oh, it’s great to be a soldier And fight a righteous fight. Oh, it’s fine to wage and win a holy war, There’s a thrill that comes with bugle, And with all the trappings bright. And the unseen dangers ever there in store. But it’s not of boys in khaki, Or in natty navy blue That we sing this song of pride and well‐earned praise, But of girls in spotless linen, And with hearts so kind and true. With a thousand tender traits and winning ways. Refrain: Here’s a song to the Red Cross soldier, Here’s a song for the girl who dares. Here’s a cheer for the girl who honors All the uniform she wears. Though you may be long and weary, If your path should be bathed in tears, You can count on aid from the Red Cross maid With her work that soothes and cheers. Verse: With the cross that stands for mercy, And the red for courage true, You can find the Red Cross girl I nev’ry clime, In the time of direst trouble, Wars and other trials, too. There her courage and |
Repository | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music |
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Local Identifier | 2014_12996_571 |
Collection Title | James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986 |
Collection | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection |
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