I didn't ask for this war - |
TO BE REMEMBERED I didn't ask for this war, Yet I am pulled into the fray; Here to serve my country And to try to live through the day. Bullets whine around me, The fighting's getting fierce; The enemy tanks are coming Our line of defense to pierce. I think about my mother Who's waiting way back home; I think about my sweetheart, Oh, how my thoughts do roam! I remember dad's hug goodbye The tears that fell so free; And I wonder, will I ever Feel the love again for me? It's cold and it is raining, And my world is torn apart When a sniper's bullet Tears into my heart. My buddies take the sniper; And with dying eyes I see One of them holds our flag Proclaiming liberty! A flag-draped coffin carried By other brave young men Take me to Arlington Where I can rest again. So many crosses, row on row So many had to die - It is to be remembered As you pass us by. To be remembered as a son, Who fought for freedom here To hold high our honor And love for those held dear. Take up the battle we have fought; Don't be afraid to fight To keep a free America - To be remembered is our right! Dedicated to veterans of all wars who now rest. They are truly to be remembered. |