Key: D
Introduction:
D G D
My father said son, your country needs you
G D
Come join the kings army in the final breakthrough
G D
The officer told me - shut up and attack
G D
In no mans land sludge I'm firmly stuck
G D
I saw private Baker with his guts in the mud
G D
He called for his mother coughed up blood
G D
I found all my squad mates in a shell hole
G D
They all were dead, shredded as cole
G D
And I ran thru this scorched soil as fast as I can
G D
Threw out all my weapons my helmet and bags
G D
A sudden wave of fear choked me out
G D
I forgot my own name and I had to run
G D
Near the Menin Road Ridge I sat under a tree
G D
When they suddenly stumbled upon me
G D
They said I'm a slacker, I'm a coward and rat
C D
The corporal pulled out his gun and shot me right in the head
G D
My father said son, your country needs you
G D
Come join the kings army in the final breakthrough