Terry Jacks - Billy Don't Be A Hero lyrics

The marching band came down along main street The soldier blues fell in behind I looked across and there I saw Billy waiting to go and join the line And with her head upon his shoulder his young and lovely fiance From where I stood I saw she was crying and through her tears I heard her say Billy, don't be a hero don't be a fool with your life Billy don't be a hero come back and make me your wife And as he started to go she said Billy keep your head low Billy don't be a hero, come back to me The soldier blues were trapped on a hillside The battle raging all around The sargent cried we've got to hang on boys We've got to hold this piece of ground I need a volunteer to ride up and bring us back some extra men And Billy's hand was up in a moment forgetting all the words she said She said... Billy, don't be a hero don't be a fool with your life Billy don't be a hero come back and make me your wife And as he started to go she said Billy keep your head low Billy don't be a hero, come back to me