Soldier Men 1917 Victor Herbert

by James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 9 December 2010
2010

[Estelle:] I have always heard
how very fascinating
Are the soldiers
in their regimental braid.
And of course I've always known
That a uniform alone
Is invincible
to almost any maid.
But I wonder
if you're not exaggerating
When you think that ev'ry girl
should be your prey.
For, though, many you disarm
With your military charm.
It is true, that a few
Aren't that way
[Men:] Which are you, Miss?
[Estelle:] Well, I really hate to say
[Men:] But your debt,
'tis a kiss
[Estelle:] Oh, my debts, I never pay.

Soldier men, now and then,
captivate a girl.
Make her thrill when you drill,
as the flags unfurl.
With just half a start,
you'll steal her heart
Leave her with a longing
that will linger.
But beware you may fare
Badly in that game.
I'm afraid ev'ry maid
isn't quite the same.
When you chance to find
the other kind.
She will wind you
'round her little finger.

Soldier men, now and then,
captivate a girl.
Make her thrill when you drill,
as the flags unfurl.
With just half a start,
you'll steal her heart
Leave her with a longing
that will linger.
But beware you may fare
Badly in that game.
I'm afraid ev'ry maid
isn't quite the same.
When you chance to find
the other kind.
She will wind you
'round her little finger.

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
lyric
pizz str bass
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Soldier Men 1917 Victor Herbert
Music by Victor Herbert
Lyrics by William Le Baron
© MCMXVII by T.B.Harms & Francis, Day & Hunter - N.Y.
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sequence & karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Thursday 9 December 2010 at 16.35
remembering my Late Dad who died 24 years ago today
in association with Veda Meyer-Castens
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