From the film “Hers To Hold”, 1943.
Words by Herb Magidson.
Music by Jimmy McHugh.
Sheet music provided by Nicholas Leunissen:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
All of us are working hand in hand
We’re working to preserve this wondrous land
But there is something more we all can do
That will help to bring our lov’d ones safely through
Chorus
Say a pray’r for the boys over there
And tomorrow’s sky will be brighter
Bless them all as they valiantly fight
And let your faith be their guiding star tonight
Kneel and pray and there’ll soon come a day
When the hearts of men will be lighter
For the sake of freedom ev’rywhere
Say a pray’r for the boys over there
Sung here by Vancha March: