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Billy Boy

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No Copyright - United States

Supplementary Document

Title
Billy Boy - Lyrics
Composer
Roberts, C. Lucky  
Lyricist
Walton, Lester A.  
Publisher
  • Jos. W. Stern & Co.  
  • Walton Pub. Co.  
Place of Publication
New York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication
1917  
Lyrics
Tommy Atkins is a warrior bold, merrie England loves him more than gold, and to France the hero of today, is fighting in the trenches, miles away. Now Billy Boy has gone across the sea, to help them in their fight for liberty. Billy Boy, Billy Boy, you’re a soldier of renown, Billy Boy, Billy Boy, in a uniform of brown, what a grand old sight, as you battle for the right, Billy Boy, Billy Boy, with a heart so fond and true, for the red, white and blue, you are loyal thro’ and thro’, you put the “brave” in bravery, you are my pride and joy, now let the bugle blow, come on, come on, let’s go, “Atta boy” my Billy Boy. There is Russia with a mighty host, of her sturdy Cossacks she can boast, and for valor no one can forget those fearless Belgian lads who’re fighting yet. Now Billy Boy, it’s put right up to you to help them win so show what you can do.
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 12, Folder 9
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier
2014_12996_070
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

Descriptive Information

Title
Billy Boy
Composer
Roberts, C. Lucky  
Lyricist
Walton, Lester A.  
Publisher
  • Walton Pub. Co.  
  • Sole Selling Agents  
  • Jos. W. Stern & Co.  
Place of Publication
New York (N.Y.)  
Publisher Address
102-104 West 39th St.  
Year of Publication
1917  
Date of Copyright
1917-08-24
Physical Description
1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
Lyrics
  • [verse 1] Tommy Atkins is a warrior bold, / Merrie England loves him more than gold / And to France the hero of today / Is fighting in the trenches, miles away / Now Billy Boy, has gone across the sea / to help them in their fight for Liberty.
  • [refrain 1] Billy Boy, Billy Boy you’re a soldier of renown / Billy Boy, Billy Boy in a uniform of brown / What a grand old sight / As you battle for the right / Billy Boy, Billy Boy, with a heart so fond and true / for the Red, White and Blue, you are loyal thro' and thro' / you put the "Brave" in bravery / you are my pride and joy / Now let the bugle blow, / come on, come on, let's go / "Atta boy" my Billy Boy.
  • [verse 2] There is Russia with a mighty host, / Of her sturdy cossacks she can boast / And for valor no one can forget / those fearless Belgian lads who're fighting yet. / Now Billy Boy, its put right up to you / to help them win so show what you can do.
  • [refrain 2]
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 12, Folder 9
Local Identifier
2014_12996_070
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
TitleBilly Boy
ComposerRoberts, C. Lucky  
LyricistWalton, Lester A.  
Publisher
  • Walton Pub. Co.  
  • Sole Selling Agents  
  • Jos. W. Stern & Co.  
Place of PublicationNew York (N.Y.)  
Publisher Address102-104 West 39th St.  
Year of Publication1917  
Date of Copyright1917-08-24
Physical Description1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
Lyrics
  • [verse 1] Tommy Atkins is a warrior bold, / Merrie England loves him more than gold / And to France the hero of today / Is fighting in the trenches, miles away / Now Billy Boy, has gone across the sea / to help them in their fight for Liberty.
  • [refrain 1] Billy Boy, Billy Boy you’re a soldier of renown / Billy Boy, Billy Boy in a uniform of brown / What a grand old sight / As you battle for the right / Billy Boy, Billy Boy, with a heart so fond and true / for the Red, White and Blue, you are loyal thro' and thro' / you put the "Brave" in bravery / you are my pride and joy / Now let the bugle blow, / come on, come on, let's go / "Atta boy" my Billy Boy.
  • [verse 2] There is Russia with a mighty host, / Of her sturdy cossacks she can boast / And for valor no one can forget / those fearless Belgian lads who're fighting yet. / Now Billy Boy, its put right up to you / to help them win so show what you can do.
  • [refrain 2]
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 12, Folder 9
Local Identifier2014_12996_070
Collection TitleJames Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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