: Its simple G-major melody made it easy to play and sing, allowing it to spread through the trenches until even German soldiers were reportedly singing their own translated versions.
Originally published in 1915 as a World War I marching tune, has evolved from a wartime "stiff-upper-lip" anthem into a timeless piece of pop culture. Historical Origins Minnutes - Pack up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag
The song was a collaboration between two Welsh brothers, (writing under the pseudonym George Asaf) and Felix Powell . : Its simple G-major melody made it easy