Lyrics:

Oh, send me off to war

With a gun in my hand

But I won't pull the trigger

Out destiny is here

'Neath the red, white and blue

So lead me to the slaughter



Now don't be afraid

Come and join the parade

For the ultimate in sacrifice

It's an old-fashioned story

Of hope and of glory

A ticket for taking life



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I, I don't want to be a hero

I don't want to die for you

I don't want to be a hero



Oh send me off to war

In a far away land

I never knew existed

Subject me to the truth

To the horror and pain

Until my mind is twisted



And what if I fail

Will you put me in jail

For a murder I will not commit?

'Cos you don't understand

Till there's blood on your hands

That it's time to forget and forgive



(Chorus)

And those who return

Come back only to learn

That they're hated by those who they love

'Cos you're not satisfied

Till the thousand will die

And your anger is paint for blood



(Chorus)