There were flags flyin' high,

bright polished brass that dazzled the eye

The hot crowded street is covered by feet

kicking dust on the sky

She's standing there, the sun in her hair,

she's wavin' to me

We're heroes today, I heard someone say,

tonight home's where we'd be



The word comes down, the column winds its way from town

Goodbye sweet Anna Lee my love



Baby, baby now something ain't right,

clouds of thunder roll into sight

Overhead there's a mighty light, baby,

baby now something ain't right



The smoke hangs heavy on the ground, hiding the sun

The burning sky is on the run



Baby, baby now something ain't right,

there's a pain burning deep inside

And my legs just can't hold their stride,

baby, baby now something ain't right



There were flags flyin' high, bright polished brass that

dazzled the eye

She's standin' there, the sun in her hair, she's wavin' to me

Oh, she's wavin' to me, oh, she's wavin' to me