"So Long, Mother" is a World War I era song released in 1917. Raymond B. Egan and Gus Kahn wrote the lyrics. Egbert Van Alstyne composed the music.[1] The song was published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. of Detroit, Michigan. On the cover is a soldier and mother in an embrace. Adjacent is an inset photo of singer Al Jolson.[2] It was written for both voice and piano.[3]
The song is told from the soldier's point of view as he comforts his heavyhearted mother before he leaves for war. The chorus is as follows:[4]
So long my dear old lady Don't you cry Just kiss your grown-up baby goodbye Somewhere in France I'll be dreaming of you You and your dear eyes of blue Come let me see you smile before we part I'll throw a kiss to cheer your dear old heart Dry the tear in your eye Don't you sigh Don't you cry So long, mother Kiss your boy goody-bye
The sheet music can be found at Pritzker Military Museum & Library.[5]
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