A popular song from 1908
Words by Junie McCree
Music by Albert Von Tilzer
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by Gerd Westendorp:
Lyrics
- Soldier, soldier, returning home from war
Sweetheart filled with joy
‘Waits her soldier boy
Battle over, farewell to cannon’s roar
For he thinks of his love once more
Tattered, torn, is his army uniform
Bandage ’round his head
Heavy is his tread
One thing seems to fill his heart with cheer
When his sweetheart’s voice rings clear
Chorus
“Here comes an American
Brave country, brave the man
Where the children are born free
In this land of liberty
Peaceful he, while peace there be
But the spark of war once fan
Then every nation will shout
“Look out” “Look out”
Here comes an American
- Years have passed since the soldier and his bride
Had their union sealed
Wedding bells have pealed
Happy they since the marriage knot was tied
Now a boy is their joy and pride
Just like dad, he’s a military lad
Country first of all
Waiting for her call
When he’s old enough to march away
Uncle Sam will proudly say
Sung here by Vancha March: