My Dream Of The Big Parade

Last night I was dreaming of days that are gone
Of days that you might recall,
And just like a photoplay upon my wall,
Once more I saw it all;
It was just a dream you see,
But how real it seemed to be.

I saw buddies true, marching two by two,
In my dream of the Big Parade,
I was angels fair with the Red Cross there,
In my dream of the Big Parade.
I saw gold Star Mothers, sisters and brothers,
What a sacrifice they made;
I was one legged pals coming home to their gals,
In my dream of the Big Parade.

I saw Chateau Thierry all filled with marines,
I strolled by the river Seine,
I saw all the villages 'mid fields of green,
In old Alsace Loraine;
And the mem'ry lingers yet,
They were scenes I can't forget.

I saw buddies true, marching two by two,
In my dream of the Big Parade,
I was angels fair with the Red Cross there,
In my dream of the Big Parade.
I saw gold Star Mothers, sisters and brothers,
What a sacrifice they made;
I was one legged pals coming home to their gals,
In my dream of the Big Parade.