The Spirit of '45

Performed by Leonard Stokes
Recorded December 1945
Written by Herman Hupfeld

Hello everybody, this is Leonard Stokes brining you a brand new bond song. The composer--the man who wrote, "As Time Goes By"--Herman Hupfeld. The message: buy those victory bonds! Alright Mark Warnow, "The Spirit of '45"!

Remember the boys with the fife and the drum
and the fellow that carried the flag?
Of course you do, the spirit of '76
Are you hearing the fife and the roll of the drum
with that grand old American flag
Whether you're living in the city or the sticks

You must have it, how can you help it?
Everyone's got it, the spirit of '45
Think it over, now that it's over
You have to admit it, we're lucky to be alive
For we're all mighty proud that we bought those bonds
Uncle Sams says thanks, it was great, yes, great
Now to bring back the boys over [?] bonds
We've gotta get right behind the final eight

[chorus]
Here's the showdown
They put the bow down
They'll want the lowdown the minute that they arrive
It was tough boys
Going was rough boys
Gettin' enough boys, no matter how hard we strive
With a joy in our hearts that we can't describe
Buying bonds in the final drive
Let us all thank God for victory
The spirit of 1945

[repeat chorus]

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