Story Behind The Song
After reading Dalton Trumbo's novel, Johnny Got Your Gun....I was moved to write this song about War.
Song Description
A song about the reflection on War...........
| Song Length |
3:22 |
Genre |
Folk - Americana |
Lyrics
"Trumbo's Song"
Art & Alton Corey/BMI Copyright 1973 (c)
1st Verse
War's come and gone, my friend just slipped away
I hear tell no, flowers mark his grave
Young Spencer Frailey, oh raised on spit and shine
Heard the bugles call him, left me far behind
Lift
Ain't it a shame, when all is said and down
Ain't it a shame, when a grand old war is won
Hangin' all the pictures of the soldiers dead and gone
Hopin' that the hero's eyes, won't tell us it was wrong
Chorus
Do you hear the song? they're marchin' in the band
Do you hear the tune? across this mighty land
Do you hear the song? they're marchin' in the band
Do you hear the tune? Across this mighty land....
Oooooooo, Oooooooooooooo
2nd Verse
Picked up an old book, pictures long ago
There I saw my grand dad, in his military clothes
Lieutenant Calvin Brown with stars upon his chest
Died for old Glory, Lord he gave his very best
Lift......
Chorus.......
Across this mighty land..................
Across this mighty land.................