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Big Battle

Johnny Cash

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Big Battle

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I think sir the battle is over and the young soldier laid down his gunI'm tired of running for cover I'm certain the bottle is doneFor see over there where we fought them it's quiet for they've all gone awayAll left is the dead and the dying the Blue laying long side the GraySo you think the battle is over and you even lay down your gunYou carelessly rise from your cover for you think the battle is doneNow boy hit the dirt listen to me for I'm still the one in commandGet flat on the ground here beside me and lay your ear hard to the sandCan you hear the deafening rumble can you feel the trembling groundIt's not just the horses and wagons that make such a deafening soundFor every shot fired had an echo and every man killed wanted lifeThere lies your friend Jim McKenney can you take the news to his wifeNo son the battle's not over the battle has only begunThe rest of the battle will cover the part that has blackened the sunThe fight yet to come's not with cannon nor will the fight be hand to handNo one will regroup the forces no charge will a general commandThe battle will rage in the bosom of mother and sweetheart and wifeBrother and sister and daughter will grieve for the rest of their livesNow go ahead rise from your cover be thankful that God let you liveGo fight the rest of the battle for those who gave all they could giveI see sir the battle's not over the battle has only begunThe rest of the battle will cover this part that has blackened the sunFor though there's no sound of the cannon and though there's no smoke in the skyI'm dropping the gun and the sabre and ready for battle am I
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