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Johnny Got His Gun

from Incognito by Guy Welles

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lyrics

Johnny got his gun, went off to fight the war
They told him many things, about what he’s fightin’ for
For those that would be free, to spread Democracy
He’s an American and a patriot to his core.

He likes to hear good music, he likes to drink his beer
But not to see his unborn child, thats his greatest fear
He hugged and kissed his wife, then volunteered his life
And left behind the things he held most dear.

The army took young Johnny, sent him to the desert sands
To those poor folks who need us there, he’s proud to lend a hand.
Some thanked him for his deeds, others failed to see the need,
And fought to get poor Johnny from their lands.

Johnny did his duty, put his heart into the fight,
And prayed to god the politicians know their wrongs from their rights
Thats the last thing on his mind, when he heard that artillery whine,
He heard it’s crash and saw a blinding light.

When he woke it all was dark, and he couldn't hear a sound
But Johnny's still alive, he wants to sing and dance around,
But that is not to be, he can't hear, or speak or see
With no arms or legs, he'll never touch the ground.

As he realized what happened to a man that once was whole
“Why give to me this cruel fate” he asked God to let him know,
He took a long deep breath, made his choice between life and death,
H let go of hope, despair filled up his soul

But one morning came the sunrise, its warm touch against his skin
And the cool kiss of a teardrop, burst his bubble like a pin.
Then a finger on his chest spells out, Merry Christmas,
The spark of hope rekindled deep within.

To the generals and politicians, in morse code he told them well,
I want the world to know what war can do, to my life its made a hell.
He waited long for their reply, came at last and made him cry:
“You're a secret, son, your tale we'll never tell”.

Johnny got his gun, went off to fight the war......

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from Incognito, released June 7, 2021
Ryan Grow - Drums; Jeni Magana - Upright Bass; Trent Williamson - Harmonica; Erik Yates - Banjo; Brad Manosevitz - Washboard; Maureen Jackson - Backup Vocals; Guy Welles - Octave Mandolin, Lead and Backup Vocals, Hammond Organ;

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