Lay Down Your Arms
The Chordettes
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My sweetheart is a soldier As handsome as can be But suddenly they sent him away across the sea So patiently I waited until his leave was due Then wrote and said "My darling, I'll tell you what to do" Come to the station Jump from the train March at the double down lover's lane Then in the glen where the roses en-twine Lay down your arms (Lay down your arms) Lay down your arms and surrender to mine A soldier is a soldier And when he's on parade An order is an order And has to be obeyed You've got to do your duty wherever you may be And now you're under orders To hurry home to me Come to the station Jump from the train March at the double down lover's lane Then in the glen where the roses en-twine Lay down your arms (Lay down your arms) Lay down your arms and surrender to mine The girl who loves a soldier Is either sad or gray 'Cause first of all he's with her And then he's far away But soldiers have their duty To answer to the call And that is why I'm calling The loudest of them all Come to the station Jump from the train March at the double down lover's lane Then in the glen where the roses en-twine Lay down your arms (Lay down your arms) Lay down your arms and surrender to mine
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Written by: AKE GERHARD, LEON LAND, PADDY ROBERTS
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Lay Down Your Arms" by The Chordettes was released in 1956.
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GenreThe song falls into the popular music genre and incorporates elements of traditional 1950s pop and doo-wop.
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Chart PerformanceThe track became a mainstream success, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Top 100 chart in the United States.
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Original SongThe song is actually a cover of a 1955 hit Swedish song "Anne-Caroline" by the artist Åke Gerhard and his Orchestra. The Chordettes' version introduced the song to the English-speaking world.
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Group LineupThe Chordettes, a female quartet, consisted of Jinny Osborn, Janet Ertel, Lynn Evans, and Carol Buschmann during that time.
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ProductionArchie Bleyer, founder of Cadence Records, was the producer of "Lay Down Your Arms". He was also married to Janet Ertel, a member of The Chordettes.
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StyleThe song presents the harmonious and smooth vocal style that The Chordettes are known for, and it signifies the classic sound of 1950s pop.
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LegacyThough The Chordettes are often best remembered for their hit "Mr. Sandman", "Lay Down Your Arms" remains a key song in their discography and is still enjoyed by fans today.
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ThemeThe uplifting lyrical content, inviting one to "lay down their arms" and embrace love, is in line with the peace and love sentiments often expressed in popular music of this era.
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PerformancesThe Chordettes performed "Lay Down Your Arms" on many TV shows including the Perry Como Show and Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, contributing to its popularity.
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World DistributionWhile it was primarily popular in the United States, the song also gained recognition in the UK, Roberton and Denmark.
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