"My Sweetheart Is Somewhere in France" is a World War I era song first released in 1917.
[2][3][4] Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc. of New York City published the song.
Elizabeth Spencer performed a version of the song that was released by the Victor record label.
[3][6] The song is told from the point of view of a person whose significant other is in France, fighting the war.
The chorus is as follows:[3] My sweetheart is far across the ocean My sweetheart is somewhere in France When he whispered "Good-Bye" I tried not to cry Because he said, "I'm taking a soldier's chance" Could I see him, I'd tell him that I love him And I'd put all my heart in one fond glance Ev'ry night I say a pray'r For the boy who's over there My sweetheart is somewhere in France The sheet music can be found at Pritzker Military Museum & Library.