Andrew B. Sterling

thumb|America, I raised a boy for you. Andrew Benjamin Sterling (August 26, 1874 – August 11, 1955) was an American lyricist. Quotes Come, come, come and make eyes with me    Under the Anheuser Bush Come, come drink some "Budwise" with me    Under the Anheuser Bush "Under the Anheuser Bush" (1903), chorus Adapted for the British music hall: "Down at the Old Bull and Bush", sung by Florrie Forde: Come, come, come and make eyes at me Down at the "Old Bull and Bush". Meet me in St. Louis, Louis Meet me at the fair, Don't tell me the lights are shining Any place but there. "Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis" (1904), chorus America, I raised a boy for you. America, you'll find him staunch and true, Place a gun upon his shoulder, He is ready to die or do. America, he is my only one; My hope, my pride and joy, But if I had another, He would march beside his brother; America, here's my boy. "America, Here's My Boy" (1917), chorus External links "America, Here's My Boy", DigitalCommons@UMaine (Music ID: VP_000169) Category:1874 births Category:1955 deaths Category:Songwriters from the United States Category:People from New York City