He Wears a Pair of Silver Wings

Performed by Abe Lyman
Recorded May 19, 1942
Words by Eric Maschwitz; Music by Michael Carr

Although some people say he's just a crazy guy
To her he means a million other things
For he's the one who taught that happy heart of hers to fly
He wears a pair of silver wings

And though it's pretty tough, the job he does above
She wouldn't have him change it for a king
An ordinary fellow in the uniform she loves
He wears a pair of silver wings

She's so full of pride when we go walking
Every time he's home on leave
He with those wings on his tunic
She with her heart on her sleeve

But when she's left alone and they are far apart
She sometimes wonder what tomorrow brings
For she adores that crazy guy who taught her happy heart
To wear a pair of silver wings

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