"Two Little Boys" is a song written by American composer Theodore F. Morse and lyricist Edward Madden. It was written in 1902 and became a popular music hall song of the time, especially by Scottish singer Harry Lauder. It describes the story of two boys who grow up to fight in a war. It could also refer to the American Civil War, ranks so blue meaning the union side of the war. In 1969, it became a surprise No. 1 top-selling single for entertainer Rolf Harris in the United Kingdom.