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[Lyrics below are from the songs of the same titles, respectively published in 1915, 1915 & 1911]

Smile, Smile, Smile

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag
   And smile, smile, smile
While you've a lucifer[1] to light your fag[2]
   Smile boys, that's the style
Whats the use of worrying
   It never was worth while, so
Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag
   And smile, smile, smile.    

My Little Girl

My little girl you know I love you
   And I long for you each day
My little girl, I'm dreaming of you
   Though you're many miles away
I see the lane down in the wildwood
   Where you promised to be true
My little girl I know you're waiting
   And I'm coming back to you

Somewhere a Voice is Calling

Dusk and the shadows falling
   O'er land and sea
Somewhere a voice is calling
   Calling for me.
Night and the stars are gleaming
   Tender and true
Dearest my heart is dreaming
   Dreaming of you.

[1] slang for "match"
[2] slang for "cigarette"

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