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Rh (Air: “ Hello Central ”’)

Dedicated to Sergeant Frank B., handsome, strong, and noble; a brave, brave gunner; the most popular man in his company; the favorite of his captain; first in football; first in baseball; and first in the heart of Jenuie June.

is so sad and lonely, Pining for her soldier brave; Night and day, awake or sleeping, Crieth for him, e’en doth rave: O to rest upon his bosom, In his blouse her face to hide! O to feel his strong arms round her! Why this bliss denied?

Refrain:

Baby’s dying, naught can save her, Pining for her brave; Naught can save but his caresses, For which she doth rave: O come quick, dear soldier hero, Clasp her to thy breast; For she’s surely pining, dying, In thine arms to rest.

Were she able, surely would she Hasten quick to reach thy side; To thee knit, cemented, mortised, Would she e’er henceforth abide: Clinging, O so fast and closely, Would she lose herself in thee; No more two, but ever, always, With thee ONE to be.