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 [bad word] and join the parade
For the ultimate in sacrifice
It's an old-fashioned story
Of hope and of glory
ticket for taking a life

 [bad word] 
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 [bad word] 
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 [bad word] 
'Cos you don't understand
Till there's blood on your hands
That it's time to forget and forgive

 [bad word] 

And those who return [bad word] 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

 [bad word]