Give soldiers a vote?
Do n't talk so blame silly!
They've gone to the War
To beat Kyzer Billy;
And till that be done
There's plenty of fun.
The war may be pressing
But — Politics first!
Let's keep up the Game,
Though the Heavens should burst;
Then we're sure of our pay,
Till the very Last Day.
Great Scott! Do n't you see
How we stand on the brink?
Give soldiers a vote?
They would say what they think;
And from power and pay
We should rapidly sink.
So do n't talk about it,
Do n't mention it now;
Let the men go to war
And the women to plough;
We Statesmen will govern....
The Lord, He knows how!