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Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major

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Written
  
1939

Language
  
English

Writer(s)
  
Art Noel and Don Pelosi

Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major is a World War II soldier's song. Roud 16962. The final line is "Sgt. Major, be a mother to me". The song is normally credited to Art Noel and Don Pelosi in 1939. There was a follow-up: "Good Morning Sergeant Major" (c 1940)

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Recordings

  • The Friends of Fiddler's Green This Side of the Ocean 1981 and 1997
  • Arthur Askey
  • Vera Lynn
  • George Formby
  • Chas & Dave
  • Sod's Opera
  • Max Bygraves

    • Lyrics

    Private Jones came in one nightFull of cheer and very brightHe'd been out all day upon the spreeHe bumped into Sergeant SmeckPut his arms around his neckAnd in his ear he whispered tenderly.....Kiss me goodnight, Sergeant-MajorTuck me in my little wooden bedWe all love you, Sergeant-Major,When we hear you bawling, "Show a leg!"Don't forget to wake me in the morningAnd bring me 'round a nice hot cup of teaKiss me goodnight Sergeant-MajorSergeant-Major, be a mother to meKiss me goodnight, Sergeant-MajorTuck me in my little wooden bedWe all love you, Sergeant-MajorEven when your neck grows rather redDon't forget to wake me in the morningAnd bring me 'round a nice hot cup of teaKiss me goodnight, Sergeant-MajorSergeant-Major, be a mother to me

    References

    Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major Wikipedia
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