This Lousy War | Audio Network UK

This Lousy War2133/1
Paul Michael Harris (PRS)Alexander Armstrong (PRS)
5 mixesPiano & vocal rendition of World War 1 song. 'Good' mic version

2:2392 BPM
This Lousy War 22133/12
Paul Michael Harris (PRS)Alexander Armstrong (PRS)
5 mixesPiano & vocal rendition of WW1 song. Gramophone mix

2:2392 BPM
This Lousy War 3 (60)2133/13
Paul Michael Harris (PRS)Alexander Armstrong (PRS)
5 mixesPiano & vocal rendition of WW1 song

1:0092 BPM
This Lousy War 4 (30)2133/14
Paul Michael Harris (PRS)Alexander Armstrong (PRS)
5 mixesPiano & vocal rendition of WW1 song

0:3092 BPM
This Lousy War 5 (Sting)2133/15
Paul Michael Harris (PRS)Alexander Armstrong (PRS)
5 mixesFinal piano sting

0:0892 BPM

These lyrics were transcribed with the help of AI tools, so please keep in mind that there could be some inaccuracies.

When this lousy war is over No more soldiering for me When I get my silly clothes on Oh, how happy I will be No more church parades on Sundays No more putting in for leave I will kiss the sergeant major How I'll miss him, how he'll grieve When this lousy war is over No more soldiering for me When I get my silly clothes on Oh, how happy I will be No more standing to win trenches Only one more church parade No more NCOs to curse us No more ticklers' marmalade When this lousy war is over No more soldiering for me When I get my silly clothes on Oh, how happy I will be People said when we enlisted Fame and medals we would win But the fame is in the godroom And the medals made of tin

Artists & Composers: Paul Michael HarrisPRS: 00281182963, 50%Alexander ArmstrongPRS: 00278892301, 50%
Publishers: Audio Network Rights LimitedPRS: 01159006470, 100%
ISWC: T3190169489
ISRC: GB-FFM-14-81827
GVL Label Code: 27831
Release Year: 2014

Key: F
Metre: 4/4
Tempo: 92 BPM
Tempo notes: Slow
Factoid: Sung by Alexander Armstrong who is better known as comedian and TV presenter. We recorded these tracks with a variety of microphones - some from the 1930s and one which dated from 1921 - the closest we could find to the authentic horn and wax which would have been used in 1914-18. See versions to hear the difference.

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