Kenny Woods - War Song (Why Did You Take Me Away From My Home?) Alternative

My God it's true if it's happening to you
they're sending you far far away
Far from these farms with a truckload of arms
will you return one day?

You say, "I've played follow-the-leader before
but it feels like I'm fightin' this war on my own
I'm bleedin' and bruisin' it looks like I'm losin'
Why did you take me away from my home?"

Sheila she said, "My husband is dead
now I don't know what I will do
I've a family to feed and no time to bleed
I wish none of this were true

You see I've had faith in my leaders before
but it feels like I'm mourning this war all alone
I've lost my love who's wonderin' from above
Why did you take me away from my home?"

Late at night I can hear the cries
of the innocents dyin' each day
And when a man dies
because another man lies
we wonder why this is the way

Soldier says, "I was just following orders before
now it makes my blood boil and breaks every bone
Will I ever be back with my family?
Why did you take me away from my home?"

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[drummergirl1972]

I just have to say that this song gave me chills. All the hair is standing up on the back of my neck right now.....Way to go, Kenny!!