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THE SOLDIER'S BRIDE(Only a Sad, Sweet Memory)Copyright, 1897, by N. K. flyers.

She was a soldier's sweetheart, pure as the morning dew.Home from the war to wed her, hastened the lover true.Back to the field of conflict, duty bade him go;Kissing his bride, he whispered, "Soldiers must fight, you know:"

Refrain.Only a sad, sweet memory, darling, of bygone years.Only a dream of you, dear, kissing away my tears; I light?"A soldier's bride should not weep," you said, but how can my heart beI've only a sad, sweet memory, darling, of you tonight.

Then came a tender message, saying his love was true.Borne by a wounded comrade, these were his words to you,"For our dear flag and freedom, love, I give my life.Shed not a tear, remember you are a soldier's wife." - Refrain.

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