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Title
We're All Uncle Sam's Boys Now - Lyrics
Composer
Herbert, Dr. J. B.  
Lyricist
Herbert, Dr. J. B.  
Publisher
The Rodeheaver Co.  
Place of Publication
Chicago (Ill.)  
Lyrics
  • But the Star Spangled Banner now is good enough for me, Three cheers for the red, white, and blue. Verse 2: In good old Ireland I was born, far, far across the sea
  • And sure then I tho’t there was no other land on earth, Till I came to Amerikey. Verse 3: I’m a son of France, and I love to hear the Marseillaise ring out
  • But now I’ve enlisted on the side of Uncle Sam, From this land ev’ry foe we’ll rout. Verse 4: In bonnie Scotland I was born, and on oatmeal porridge grew
  • I’ve wandered about the banks and braes of bonnie Doon, But I’m one of Uncle Sam’s boys noo. Verse 5: A rugged Russian, here I am, in Uncle Samski’s land
  • ‘Tis the land of the free, and ‘tis the homeski of the brave, Here I boldly will take my stand. Verse 6: From far off sunny Italy, I’ve come to make my home
  • I want to be numbered with Uncle Sammy’s boys, But I’ll promise never more to roam. Verse 7: In New York Ci
  • We’re All Uncle Sam’s Boys Now Verse 1: O the Union Jack was my ensign once, to its colors I was true
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 22, Folder 2
Local Identifier
2014_12996_762
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
We're All Uncle Sam's Boys Now
Composer
Herbert, Dr. J. B.  
Lyricist
Herbert, Dr. J. B.  
Publisher
The Rodeheaver Co.  
Place of Publication
Chicago (Ill.)  
Year of Publication
1917  
Date of Copyright
1917-10-01
Lyrics
  • I want to be numbered with Uncle Sammy’s boys, But I’ll promise never more to roam. Verse 7: In New York Ci
  • ‘Tis the land of the free, and ‘tis the homeski of the brave, Here I boldly will take my stand. Verse 6: From far off sunny Italy, I’ve come to make my home
  • I’ve wandered about the banks and braes of bonnie Doon, But I’m one of Uncle Sam’s boys noo. Verse 5: A rugged Russian, here I am, in Uncle Samski’s land
  • But now I’ve enlisted on the side of Uncle Sam, From this land ev’ry foe we’ll rout. Verse 4: In bonnie Scotland I was born, and on oatmeal porridge grew
  • And sure then I tho’t there was no other land on earth, Till I came to Amerikey. Verse 3: I’m a son of France, and I love to hear the Marseillaise ring out
  • But the Star Spangled Banner now is good enough for me, Three cheers for the red, white, and blue. Verse 2: In good old Ireland I was born, far, far across the sea
  • We’re All Uncle Sam’s Boys Now Verse 1: O the Union Jack was my ensign once, to its colors I was true
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 22, Folder 2
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier
2014_12996_762
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
TitleWe're All Uncle Sam's Boys Now
ComposerHerbert, Dr. J. B.  
LyricistHerbert, Dr. J. B.  
PublisherThe Rodeheaver Co.  
Place of PublicationChicago (Ill.)  
Year of Publication1917  
Date of Copyright1917-10-01
Lyrics
  • I want to be numbered with Uncle Sammy’s boys, But I’ll promise never more to roam. Verse 7: In New York Ci
  • ‘Tis the land of the free, and ‘tis the homeski of the brave, Here I boldly will take my stand. Verse 6: From far off sunny Italy, I’ve come to make my home
  • I’ve wandered about the banks and braes of bonnie Doon, But I’m one of Uncle Sam’s boys noo. Verse 5: A rugged Russian, here I am, in Uncle Samski’s land
  • But now I’ve enlisted on the side of Uncle Sam, From this land ev’ry foe we’ll rout. Verse 4: In bonnie Scotland I was born, and on oatmeal porridge grew
  • And sure then I tho’t there was no other land on earth, Till I came to Amerikey. Verse 3: I’m a son of France, and I love to hear the Marseillaise ring out
  • But the Star Spangled Banner now is good enough for me, Three cheers for the red, white, and blue. Verse 2: In good old Ireland I was born, far, far across the sea
  • We’re All Uncle Sam’s Boys Now Verse 1: O the Union Jack was my ensign once, to its colors I was true
RepositoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 22, Folder 2
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier2014_12996_762
Collection TitleJames Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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