American Old Time Song Lyrics: 04 When This Cruel War Is Over

Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 4

When This Cruel War is Over.

Dearest love, do you remember
When we last did meet,
When you told me that you loved me
Kneeling at my feet?
Oh, how proud you stood before me,
In your suit of blue,
When you vowed to me and country
Ever to be true.

Chorus.
Weeping, sad and lonely,
Hopes And fears how vain;
Yet praying, when this cruel war is over,
Praying that we meet again.

When the Summer breeze is sighing
Mournfully along,
Or, when Autumn leaves are falling,
Sadly breathes the 6ong.
Oft, in dreams I see thee lying
On the battle-plain,
Lonely, wounded, even dying,
Calling but in vain.-Chorus.

If, amid the din of battle.
Nobly you should fall
Far away from those who love you,
None to hear your call;
Who would whisper words of comfort?
Who would soothe your pain?
Ah! the many cruel fancies
Ever in my brain.-Chorus.

But our country called you, darling,
Angels cheer your way;
While our nation's sons are fighting,
We can only pray.
Nobly strike for God and Liberty,
Let all nations see
How we love our starry banner,
Emblem of the free.-Chorus.