SAY A PRAYER FOR THE BOYS OVER THERE
(Jimmy McHugh (m) / Herb Magidson (l) )

Deanna Durbin 1943

As sung by Deanna Durbin in the Universal film 'Hers To Hold' 1943
Director: Frank Ryan
Leads: Deanna Durbin / Joseph Cotten / Charles Winninger

Nominated Best Original Song 16th Academy Awards


Say a prayer for the boys over there
When they play the Star Spangled Banner
Picture them by the dawn's early light
And ask the Lord to watch over them each night.

Lift your eyes as you silently rise
When they play the Star Spangled Banner
As the song of freedom fills the air
Say a prayer for the boys over there.

All of us are working hand in hand
We're working to preserve this wonderous land
But there is something more we all can do
That will help to bring our loved ones safely through.

Say a prayer for the boys over there
When they play the Star Spangled Banner
Picture them by the dawn's early light
And ask the Lord to watch over them each night.

Lift your eyes as you silently rise
When they play the Star Spangled Banner
As the song of freedom fills the air
Say a prayer for the boys over there.



(Transcribed by David Story - August 2013)