This song is for my brother (Navy) and my brother-in-law (Army). They both went to vietnam and both were wounded. My brother died several years ago of natural causes and my brother-in-law is still alive. Neither of them would talk much about their experiences but I could see it took a toll on them.
Lyrics
You Had To Fight A War
VERSE:
When I was young you went away
You had to fight a war
I was just too young back then
To know what you were fighting for
I remember seeing you
Getting ready to leave
You looked so good in uniform
Everyone could see
VERSE:
You were gone so very long
I wondered if you knew
I was waiting patiently
Just to hear from you
The news would scare me every night
Showing what you'd done
I would hope with all my heart
You were a lucky one
CHORUS:
Brother I was just too young
To even realize
There are things
We can lose in life
I did my best to understand
But I was just a kid
I didn't know
All the things men did
VERSE:
On the day that you returned
You didn't look the same
I could see it in your eyes
The was a price you paid
You went on and lived your life
I know you did your best
But there was something deep inside
That wouldn't let you rest
CHORUS:
Brother I was just too young
To even realize
There are things
We can lose in life
I did my best to understand
But I was just a kid
I didn't know
All the things men did
VERSE:
Then one bright and sunny day
I heard you passed away
I just hope that you have found
The peace that we all crave
The peace that we all crave
Copyright Lee Smith
