Earl Brand [The Bold Soldier] Pat Frye Aug.26, 1945 1
There was a young soldier He lately came form war He courted a ladee with fortune and rich store Her fortune was so great It scarcely could be told Although she loved a soldier Because he was so bold Bold soldier Bold soldier I cannot be your wife My fater is so croo - el I'm afraid he'd take your life He drew his sword(Sword) and pee-stel And he hung them by his side And he swore he would get mar-rid Let what would provide They were going to the priest And returning home again They met her old father And seven armee men He drew his sword (sword) and peestel And he caused them to rattle And the ladee "helt" their horse While the soldier fought the battul(battle) The first one he came to He fought him in the main The next one he came to He served him just the same Let's run says the rest We find we shall be slain Till fighting with you soldier We find it all in vain.
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