George Henry Powell

British, Welsh songwriter and lyricist (1880-1951)

George Henry Powell (27 April 18803 December 1951) was a British songwriter who, under the pseudonym George Asaf, wrote the lyrics of the marching song Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag.

Quotes

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  • Private Perkins is a funny little codger.
    • Song Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag (1915).
  • While you've a lucifer to light your fag,
    Smile, boys, that's the style.
    What's the use of worrying?
    It never was worth while, so
    Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag,
    And smile, smile, smile.
    • Song Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag (1915).
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