A Soldier for Me

From my cradle a soldier was all my delight,
His sash was so gay & his gorget so bright
Then the charming red coat, and more charming cockade,
Could ne?er be refisted by widow or maid

CHORUS
A soldier so noble so gallant and gay,
That a soldier will always the belle bear away
A soldier for me, a soldier for me, a soldier for me.

?Twas his dress ?twas his hair, ?twas his beauty alone,
That won my fair heart, & made me his own,
But those charms that first caught me now vanish in air,
For his valor and worth and his heart he is dear,

Ye fair British maids your protectors reward,
Who leave softer pleasures your safety to guard,
No cruelty here let your heroes e?er mourn
Let the sunshine of smiles gild the soldier?s return,

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