The night was icy cold I stood along I was waiting for an army foot patrol And
when at last they came into my site I squeezed the trigger of my armalite
Oh Mama, oh Mama comfort me For I know
these things have got to be But when the war for freedom has been won I promise you I'll put away my gun.
A shot
rang out, I heard a soldier cry "Oh please don't leave me here alone to die" I realized his patrol had run away And
left their wounded comrade for me to slay.
"There's nothing in this world I would not do If there's mercy in your
heart you'll let me live" And in his eyes I saw a look of pain As the mussel of my gun moved towards his brain.
The
dawn was breaking as I reached my base I will not forget the look on that boy's face Fear, agony, and torment where
all there Oh but to your memory, mother, his life I spared.
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