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Oh send me off to war with a gun in my hand |
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But I won't pull the trigger |
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Our destiny is here 'neath the red white and blue |
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So lead me to the slaughter |
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Now don't be afraid come and join the parade |
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For the ultimate in sacrifice |
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It's an old-fashioned story of hope and of glory |
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A ticket for taking a life |
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CHORUS |
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I I don't want to be a hero |
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I don't want to die for you |
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I don't want to be a hero |
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Oh send me off to war in a far away land |
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I never knew existed |
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Subject me to the truth to the horror and pain |
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Until my mind is twisted |
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And what if I fail will you put me in jail |
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For a murder I will not commit |
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'Cos you don't understand till there's blood on your hands |
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That it's time to forget and forgive |
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REPEAT CHORUS |
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And those who return come back only to learn |
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That they're hated by those who they love |
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'Cos you don't understand till there's blood on your hands |
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That it's time to forget and forgive |
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REPEAT CHORUS |