I Wish I Was at Home

DESCRIPTION: "I'm marchin' down to Washington With a heavy load an' a rusty gun, An' I wish I was at home (x2). They carried me down to the navy yard, An' round me they placed a mounted guard, An' I wish I was at home (x2)."
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1925 (Randolph)
KEYWORDS: home homesickness soldier
FOUND IN: US(So)
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Randolph 240, "I Wish I Was at Home" (1 text)
Roud #7710
File: R240

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