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Long ago there was a soldier |
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And he went to take his stand, |
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Down the side, of his brothers |
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In a strange and foreign land. |
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Before he left, he met a maiden |
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Like he never seen before |
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Stole his heart, just like an angel |
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When she threw him down, he begged for more. |
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Now he asked the angel, if she would marry |
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he asked if she would be his bride |
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She said she could not be the widow |
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to any fighting soldiers pride. |
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He said I cannot leave my brothers |
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to go fight this war alone. |
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So I must go |
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ya but please my love |
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Only wait for my return. |
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Well she said, "Its true love, |
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there is no question. |
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But true love can keep me warm. |
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Who will kiss my ruby lips, |
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when you are dead and gone?" |
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He said please stay, |
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You are my true love |
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Because I could not dare to go |
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Into the arms of any other |
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No your the only love know. |
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She said I'll wait for you |
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You are my soldier |
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If u promise to return |
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To our home in Carolina |
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Where my love for you will burn, burn. |
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When she got the news |
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She cried out my love was lost at sea |
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She herself jumped in the water |
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where forever they will be, they will be. |