The Kaiser Wanted More Territory
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Title | The Kaiser Wanted More Territory |
Composer | Bibo, Irving M. |
Lyricist | Little, George A. |
Publisher | Broadway Music Corporation |
Place of Publication | New York (N.Y.) |
Year of Publication | 1919 |
Date of Copyright | 1919-01-24 |
Lyrics | The Kaiser Wanted More Territory (So We Gave Him Hell) Verse: Bands are a’ playing, Look what our ships are bringing Just see those Yanks a’ landing upon the pier, Just hear that song that all of the boys are singing, Here’s how it goes, no wonder the people cheer. Refrain: The Kaiser wanted more territory We made his wish come true Soon he’ll sit on another throne, Where he’s sure to be right at home, Nice red uniform and horns upon his dome. Old Man Satan had been a-waitin’ to catch him when he fell. Ev’ry devil that’s on the level, will yell: WELL! He’ll sit down there as a King once more, And rule some Huns that he ruled before. The Kaiser wanted more territory, So we gave him Hell. Verse: There is an ancient saying that fits the Kaiser And tho’ it’s old yet nevertheless [it’s] true, This bit of wisdom made him feel sad but wiser, “Never bite off a mouthful you cannot chew.” Refrain |
Repository | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music |
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Local Identifier | 2014_12996_398 |
Collection Title | James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986 |
Collection | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection |
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