Lonesome Primary Year 5 - World War II songs

Two new songs on the theme of World War II. The first 'Sitting on my Rocking Chair' describes war from a child's angle - particularly thinking how they might help out in the community. The second 'The Landscape of London' is a darker song, reflecting on what it might have been like to experience the second world war as a child in London.

Cedar - Sitting on my Rocking Chair Spruce - The Landscape of London


Lyrics:

Sitting on my rocking chair

Sitting on my rocking chair

Sewing uniforms to repair

Clothes to give away, everywhere

(Rest!!!) Deep down there’s love and care

Always keeping fit to farm

Staying out the way of harm

Always working with no stop

Helping the brave who go over the top

Sometimes for an hour or so

I watch the brave, navy soldiers go

With the same coloured uniform and gruelling drills

Walking among the high, green hills.

Caring for the casualties

We all have responsibilities

Look after the sick and wipe their heads

Plasters and bandages and making their beds

 

The Landscape of London

The blackout came – the house was dark,

There was no light – not a spark

The smell of smoke, drove me mad

Dreaming of being - just a lad.

Devastation - all of London

Evacuation -  to safer parts.

Children crying -  of separation

Leaving their homes -  with heavy hearts.

Blitz and bombing every night

Blackouts blocking out the light (x2)

Propaganda posters, posted on walls

Encouraging our soldiers -  and convincing all (x2)