A WWI song from 1918 Words by Joe Burns and Arthur Fields Music by Archie Gottler
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Lyrics
Refrain:
“I held back each tear as I kissed mother dear
I held back the tears when I kissed dad
I held back each tear as I kissed wifey dear
But oh, how it made me sad
I tried to be brave as we parted
I held back each tear with a sigh
But when I had to kiss my baby
That’s the kiss that made me cry”
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