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She Wears a Cross upon Her Sleeve

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Title
She Wears A Cross Upon Her Sleeve - Lyrics
Composer
Eldridge, Harry C.  
Lyricist
Eldridge, Harry C.  
Publisher
Eldridge Entertainment House (Franklin, OH)  
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
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 19, Folder 10
  • Record Series 12/9/96
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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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
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Record Series 12/9/96
  • Series 2, Box 19, Folder 10
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
TitleShe Wears a Cross upon Her Sleeve
ComposerEldridge, Harry C.  
LyricistEldridge, Harry C.  
PublisherEldridge Entertainment House (Franklin, OH)  
Year of Publication1917  
Date of Copyright1917-09-15
LyricsShe 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
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 19, Folder 10
Local Identifier2014_12996_571
Collection TitleJames Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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