Soldier Boy

Soldier boy, oh soldier boy Why don't you hide up those tears? Hold in your mind those nail- biting fears March till you drop, sing the marching song Even though, for home you heart it does long Don't cry no don't cry Always care to try Hold up your head For death cannot tread Oh soldier boy, oh soldier boy Why don't you hide up those tears For this night your safe, soften those fears Lay down so quiet and hum your wholesome song Hum how much for home your heart does long Don't cry no don't cry Always care to try Hold up your head For death cannot tread Now soldier boy, now soldier boy Could this be the morn when death does appear? And I know it will be hard to hide up that fear Don't let him in, it's just the funeral song Pretty soon now for home, your heart will not long You will not cry, oh do not cry For you always cared to try Soldier boy hold up that head For now you layed on eternities bed