1. The night was icy cold I stood along waiting for an army foot patrol And when at last they came into my site I squeezed the trigger of my armalite. Refrain: 2. A shot rang out, I heard a soldier cry Oh please don't leave me here alone to die I realized his patrol had ran away And left their wound comrade for me to slay. Refrain:

3. There's nothing in this world I would not give If there's mercy in your heart you'll let me live And in his eyes I saw a begging flame As the muzzle of my gun lowered towards his brain. Refrain: 4. The dawn was breaking as I reached my base I can't forget the look on that boy's face Fear, agony, and torment were all there But to your memory mama his life I spared. Refrain:

Refrain: Oh Mama, oh Mama comfort me For I know these awful things have got to be But when this war for freedom has been won I promise you I'll put away my gun.

| Deutsche Volkslieder | Ahnenforschung | Ferienaufenthalt | Folksongs | Hymns | Genealogy | Pacific Holiday | HOME PAGE | SEARCH | Email |