Subaltern's Song

DESCRIPTION: "A subaltern is one who lives a life of joy and ease, He never has to worry, and he does as others please," and when there is trouble, he will be blamed; "That's where we're happy, happy as can be." And the pay is poor, so they lose girls to high officers
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1979 (Hopkins-SongsFromTheFrontAndRear)
KEYWORDS: soldier hardtimes technology courting
FOUND IN: Canada
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Hopkins-SongsFromTheFrontAndRear, pp. 98-99, Subaltern's Song" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #29423
File: Hopk098

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