Phil Ochs - Chaplain Of The War Lyrics
Pre>e a f#mGod bless the men whove learned to put their lives upon the line,D b7 g#mAnd God bless the men whove learned to sip the sacrifical wine,E a c#m aGod bless the men wholl murder in th service of the lord;E b7 c#mBlessings from the chaplain of the war.Give thanks to the parents who taught them as a boy they must obeyGive thanks to the church who taught them how to pose and how to prayGive thanks to the schools who taught them well what they are fighting forBlessings from the chaplain of the war.I know it will be hard, your finger on the trigger might refrainBut someones dealt the cards and the Bible says youre clearly not to blameJust think about the past, all the christian guns whove carried on beforeWith the blessings of the chaplain of the war.The enemy is godless, the holy way is one they never knewForgive them as you kill them, believe me, they know not what they doAnd the prisoners you take, you can try to lead them to the christian shoreNow blessings from the chaplain of the war.Now you may find it strange that a man of peace is asking you to fightBut the church is known to change, embracing half the wrongs it hopes to rightI cant describe the times, Ive wrestled with my conscience to the coreNow blessings from the chaplain of the war.If the worst comes to be and you crumble in the misty cloud of painIll fall down to my knees and beg for every mercy on your nameAnd your soul will be safe for heaven knows the burdens that you boreWith the blessings from the chaplain of the war.When you go for broke and the taking of a life may leave you lostRising from the smoke is the all-inspiring vision of the crossSending you the strength to show you that you can struggle moreWith the blessings from the chaplain of the war.The commandments are torn well teach them when the victory fire glowsNow my collar is worn just above my military clothesThe religion of the flag, the servant of the saviour and the swordNow blessings from the chaplain of the war.1966 /pre>
