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Verse 1
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Burl Ives - The Bold Soldier
Verse 2
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Soldier, oh soldier,
A- coming from the plain
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He courted a lady for honor and for fame
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Her beauty shone so bright
That it never could be told
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She always loved the soldier
Because he was so bold.
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Verse 3
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Soldier, oh soldier,
It's I would be your bride,
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Some danger might betide.
Then he pulled out sword
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and pistol
And hung them by his side
Swore he would be married,
No matter what betide.
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Verse 4
And, of course, home again
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There they met her father
And seven armed men.
Let us fly, said the lady,
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I fear we shall be slain
Take my hand, said the soldier,
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And never fear again.
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Verse 5
and pistol,
The lady held the horse
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While the soldier
fought in battle.
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Hold your hand, said the old man,
Do not be so bold.
You shall have my daughter
And a thousand pounds of gold.
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Verse 6
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portion is too small!
Hold your hand, said the old man,
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And you shall have it all.
Then he took them right straight home
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And he called them son an d dear
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Not because he loved them,
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