The latest and greatest patriotic song, 1917
words by Lester A. Walton
music by C. Lucky Roberts
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by Benjamin R. Tubb:
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
Chorus
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 through and through
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, 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, its put right up to you
To help them win, so show what you can do
Sung here by Fred Feild: