Did You See My Daddy Over There Lyrics

A little boy tugged gently
At a soldier's khaki sleeve
He says forgive me mister
But you've been across I believe
I see the purple heart you wear
That tells what you've been through
Perhaps you know my daddy sir
Cause he's a soldier too
Did you see my daddy mister soldier
When you were fighting over there
I thought perhaps by chance
You met him there in France
Or somewhere over there
Across the sea
It's been so long since daddy went away
My mommy longs for him both night and day
I know 'twould make her glad
If you had seen my dad
Did you see my daddy over there
The soldier's eyes grew misty
As he watched the boyish face
For it recalled a memory
That time can not erase
A buddy lost in action
The best pal he ever had
Till death he carried o'er his heart
A picture of this lad
Did you see my daddy mister soldier
When you were fighting over there
I thought perhaps by chance
You met him there in France
Or somewhere over there
Across the sea
It's been so long since daddy went away
My mommy longs for him both night and day
I know 'twould make her glad
If you had seen my dad
Did you see my daddy over there