It’s a Long, Long Way To Tipperary

A 1912 love ballad that became a WWI marching tune.
words and music by Jack Judge & Harry Williams

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The sheet music:

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Accompaniment track:

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Lyrics

1. Up to mighty London came an Irishman one day
   As the streets are paved with gold, sure everyone was gay
   Singing songs of Piccadilly, Strand, and Leicester Square
   Till Paddy got excited, then he shouted to them there

Chorus
It’s a long way to Tipperary, it’s a long way to go
It’s a long way to Tipperary, to the sweetest girl I know
Goodbye Piccadilly, farewell Leicester Square
It’s a long, long way to Tipperary, but my heart’s right there

2. Paddy wrote a letter to his Irish Molly O’
   Saying, “Should you not receive it, write and let me know
   “If I make mistakes in “spelling” Molly dear,” said he
   “Remember it’s the pen that’s bad, don’t lay the blame on me”
3. Molly wrote a neat reply to Irish Paddy O’
   Saying, “Mike Maloney wants to marry me, and so
   Leave the Strand and Piccadilly, or you’ll be to blame
   For love has fairly drove me silly – hoping you’re the same!”

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Sung here by Fred Feild: