Bring Back My Soldier Boy to Me

Bring Back My Soldier Boy to Me is a World War I era song written by Walter Hirsch and composed by Frank Magine. The song was copyrighted by Al Piantadosi & Co., Inc., New York in 1918.

Reception
Bring Back My Soldier Boy to Me was released by Olive Kline in January 1919. The song peaked at 8th on song charts in the US.

Lyrics
1st Verse:

"Soldier boy, you've gone away,

In my heart I hope and pray

That you will return some day.

My soldier boy,

While you're over there,

There will be my prayer"

Chorus:

"Oh! bring back,

Oh! bring back my soldier boy to me;

Watch him, protect him while he's across the sea.

I'm lonesome,

Each night I'm longing and praying constantly

That God will bring back my soldier boy to me"

2nd Verse:

"Though you go, I know it's best,

You must go with all the rest,

Put your courage to test.

My soldier boy,

Ev'ry night and day

I will always pray"