Well I died in a swamp
down in the South of Vietnam
In the year of ’66
Mekong Delta, dawn, June 6th

I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stand
a nation divisible, divided, with hatred for all

You said slaughtered by Viet Cong
I say death sentence from Dad and Mom
And can you be proud your son died
for a country that taught him lies

(Solo)

And what makes you think you have the right
To make me or anyone give up their life
For the things you want to have
Oil for your car, or someone's land

The blood of your sons you sent to die
Is on your hands as well as mine
And how can you say that man’s devine
when he’ll kill his brother for greed or pride

Music & Lyrics ~ Scott Ferguson
© 1994 Stanton Park Music/Black Hole Music