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KITTIE'S TOYS

A CHILD'S SONG

[WRITTEN FOR KATHLEEN]

I wish I had a soldier, a soldier, a soldier,
I wish I had a soldier to fight for love of me
Marie has a soldier, a soldier, a soldier,
Marie has a soldier, a gallant man is he.

I wish I had a bright flag, a gay flag, a dear flag,
I would love a fair flag to fly in liberty,
Gretchen has a big flag, a brave flag, a strong flag,
Gretchen has a fine flag that floats all high and free.

I wish I had a small ship, a strong ship, a good ship,
I would love a trim ship to sail upon the sea.

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