An anti-war song from 1921.
Words by Jack Glogau.
Music by Fred Fisher.
The great war was to end all wars. In the U.S. a holiday was established to honor the final day of World War I, November 11. It was initially called Armistice Day. After World War II it was renamed Veteran’s Day.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Now that everyone is praying for the world’s disarmament
And is seeking for the right above the wrong
While every eye is turned upon our noted President
This little song may help the cause along
Chorus
Sing all your ships in the ocean blue
Throw in your guns and torpedoes too
Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep
I hear them praying and while the wild waves keep on saying
Let’s have a good ten year Holiday
That’s what we’re all thinking of
Let us get together soon
Have a Peace time Honey-Moon
And Sail on the Ship of Love
Sung here by Fred Feild: