Soldier Boy



Soldier boy, soldier boy, what have you done?
Here is  a sabre from wood and some gum
Soldier boy, soldier boy, now you are a man
Now leave your mother and live with your clan.
Soldier boy, soldier boy, go get your gun
The soldiers are coming for you and your son.
Soldier boy, soldier boy, who have you slaughtered?
A couple of porters and the love of their daughters
         
Soldier boy, soldier boy shed no more tears
Lend me your shoulder, and bring on the years
Soldier boy, soldier boy now you are old
Look at the medals that made you grow cold.
Soldier boy, soldier boy, lie down and die,
Rock you to sleep so that others may weep.
Soldier boy, soldier boy, now you are gone
Two poppies for heaven and a cross from your gun
Soldier boy, soldier boy, look at  you now?
A sprinkle of dust and a slab for your bust
Engraved in gold, so your deeds may be told.
Forgotten by many, except for the tin and the penny
Oh soldier boy, soldier boy....wherever you are?
Like the dust in the field all scattered and sorn

Written By George