Little Young Soldier- Boone (NC) 1918 Sharp G
[My title. From English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians; Sharp/Karpeles I, 1932, single stanza with music.
R. Matteson 2011, 2014]
G. Little Young Soldier- Sung by Mrs. JULIE BOONE at Micaville, N. C, Sept. 20, 1918
Hexatonic (no 6th).
I knew the little young soldier,
Just lately come from war,
He's courting the richest lady
With honour and great store.
But she liked the little soldier,
Because he was so bold.