American Old Time Song Lyrics: 59 The Soldiers Farewell
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 59
THE SOLDIER'S FAREWELL.
How can I bear to leave thee?
One parting kiss I give thee,
And then, whate'er befalls me,
I go where honor calls me.
Farewell, farewell, my own true love,
Farewell, farewell, my own true love.
Ne'er more may I behold thee,
Or to this heart enfold thee;
With spear and pennon glancing
I see the foe advancing.
Farewell, farewell, my own true love,
Farewell, farewell, my own true love.
I think of thee with longing;
Think thou, when tears are thronging,
That with my last faint sighing,
I'll whisper soft, while dying-
Farewell farewell, my own true love,
Farewell, farewell, my own true love.