Oh send me off to war with a gun in my hand

But I won't pull the trigger

Our 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 a life



CHORUS

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



REPEAT CHORUS



And those who return come back only to learn

That they're hated by those who they love

'Cos you don't understand till there's blood on your hands

That it's time to forget and forgive



REPEAT CHORUS