War Lyrics

I do remember the way that I felt

That cold, dark night in the middle of hell

With no one around except myself

And that light from the moon shining down

I called back home, said it might be a while

Before I see you again, I'll sure miss your smile

Just tell me, friend, how long did it take

For you to regret the promise you made

With the blood on my shirt, and gun in my hand

I'll come back home a heroic man

And I'll tell all the people I never knew

Of the time that I spent fighting for you

I'll cross the big river, I'll swim 'til I drown

I ain't coming back to this side of town

I'll cry until dawn, but hold my head high

And I won't show a thing for all those who died

On the road back home

On the road back home

I do remember the look that you gave

Before I turned my back and started walking away

And I'll hold my heart there on my sleeve

But I won't tear apart this unfinished page

I will hold my torch to lead my way

And I'll think on back to that heart-breaking day

When I heard of the end and what they all said

And my stomach did drop with the hanging of his head

On the road back home

On the road back home