The Soldier's Bride Only A Sad, Sweet Memory - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE SOLDIER'S BRIDE(Only a Sad, Sweet Memory) Copyright, 1897, by N. K. flyers. 
She was a soldier's sweetheart, pure as the morning dew. Home from the war to wed her, hastened the lover true. Back to the field of conflict, duty bade him go; Kissing his bride, he whispered, "Soldiers must fight, you know:" 
Refrain. Only a sad, sweet memory, darling, of bygone years. Only a dream of you, dear, kissing away my tears; I light? "A soldier's bride should not weep," you said, but how can my heart be I've only a sad, sweet memory, darling, of you tonight. 
Then came a tender message, saying his love was true. Borne by a wounded comrade, these were his words to you, "For our dear flag and freedom, love, I give my life. Shed not a tear, remember you are a soldier's wife." - Refrain.