A 1918 World War I song
Founded on the melody of the famous “General Pershing” march.
Words by J. R. Shannon
Music by Carl D. Vandersloot
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Hear the bugles sounding o’er the sea
Like heart-throbs of the free, the pulse of Liberty
Uncle Sammy’s boys are on their way
With Pershing’s mighty band, proclaiming Freedom’s hand
All the world’s eyes are upon you and your brave boy’s, Gen’ral John
Victorious we know you’ll be as you march bravely on
‘Neath the Starry Spangled Banner you are sure to win the day
So, Onward Christian Soldiers! We’re with you in the fray
Chorus
There’s no mother on this side of the great ocean
Who would not gladly give her cherished sons to you
And you can count upon a hundred million people
All for you, brave and true, who’ll die or do
When the dawn of peace again shall hover o’er us
And true Democracy shall be an endless chain
“Black Jack” Pershing will be honored by all nations
And Old Glory will still wave without a stain
Sung here by Fred Feild: