Soldier, Soldier Will You Marry Me
Soldier, Soldier Will You Marry Me
Traditional Song
Soldier, soldier will you marry me,
With your musket, fife and drum?
Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you,
When I have no hat to put on?
Off to the haberdasher she did go,
As fast as she could run,
Bought him a hat, the best that there was,
And the soldier put it on.
Soldier, soldier, will you marry me
With your musket, fife and drum?
Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you,
When I have no coat to put on?
Off to the tailor she did go
As fast as she could run,
She brought him back the finest that was there,
And the soldier put it on.
Soldier, soldier, will you marry me
With your musket, fife and drum?
Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you,
When I have no boots to put on?
Off to the cobbler she did go
As fast as she could run,
She brought him back the finest that was there
And the soldier put it on.
Soldier, soldier, will you marry me
With your musket, fife and drum?
Oh, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you,
When I have no pants to put on?
Off to the tailor she did go
As fast as she could run,
She brought him a pair, the finest that was there
And the soldier put it on.
Soldier, soldier, will you marry me
With your musket, fife and drum?
Well, how can I marry such a pretty girl as you,
With a wife and child at home?
Comments
This song was popular during Colonial times in America, though it may have originated in England.
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Nyango M. Nambangi of the Minnesota African Women's Association for contributing this song.
Thanks so much!
