Mudcat Café message #3283290

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Thread #39835 Message #3283290
Posted By: Big Al Whittle
02-Jan-12 - 05:09 AM
Thread Name: Lyr/Tune Req: I Don't Want to Be a Soldier
Subject: RE: Lyr/Tune Req: I Don't Want to Be a Soldier

I imagine its a bit like John Browns Body/The Battle Hymn of the Republic - maybe some enterprising songwriter heard the bawdy version and decided to clean it up for more repectable soirees.