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Soldier, Soldier Will You Marry Me?

Friday 11 November 2022 in United Kingdom

Remembrance Day (aka Poppy Day)

 

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919

 

But we should also remember those who have served still living,disabled, homless and many forgotten.

 

www.forgottenveteransuk.com/

 

www.britishlegion.org.uk/

 

www.veteransgateway.org.uk/

 

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Soldier Will You Marry Me? was a popular song in 18th century colonial Canada. The song originated in England.

 

Soldier, soldier will you marry me,

With your musket, fife and drum?

Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you, When I have no hat to put on?

 

Off to the haberdasher she did go,

As fast as she could run,

Bought him a hat, the best that there was,

And the soldier put it on.

 

Soldier, soldier will you marry me,

With your musket, fife and drum?

Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you, When I have no coat to put on?

 

Off to the tailor she did go,

As fast as she could run,

Bought him a coat, the best that there was,

And the soldier put it on.

 

Soldier, soldier will you marry me,

With your musket, fife and drum

Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you, When I have no boots to put on?

 

Off to the cobbler she did go,

As fast as she could run,

Bought him a pair, the best that was there,

And the soldier put it on.

 

Soldier, soldier will you marry me,

With your musket, fife and drum

Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you, When I have no pants to put on?

 

Off to the tailor she did go,

As fast as she could run,

Bought him a pair, the best that was there,

And the soldier put it on.

 

Soldier, soldier will you marry me,

With your musket, fife and drum?

Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you,

With a wife and three kids back home.

 

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