Many Times I went
When I didn't want to go.
That's how Time is spent
For a Real Live Hero.
Don't Ever Say
What You Won't Do.
It seems only Yesterday
I thought like You did, too.

The Tears in those little Eyes
Made me hate the morning Good-Byes.
"Mama! Daddy!"
The Hugs and Smiles
Would make me walk a Thousand Miles.
Finally, getting Home
Was always a welcome Surprise.
From what seemed so long,
Gentle Kisses, a splendid Reprise.
Don't Ever Say What You Won't Do.
'Cause one Day You'll be a Hero too.

You swim in their Urination &
Stand Knee-Deep in their Defecation.
They work You like a Slave
From the Cradle to the Grave.
You may not think that it's true .
Somebody made the Self-Same-Sacrifice for You.
Don't Ever Say What You Won't Do;
You are going to be a Hero Too.

Why say all those Inconsiderate Things;
Shoot me in the Back and call me Names?
I sing to keep from Crying.
Their Deeds are fit for Dying!
Ann's Voice rang in my Head.
I understood All it said:
"Hero Hold On;
Johnny Stand Strong;
Sure, they're Wrong;
But What,
When a Hero is Gone?"
Don't Ever Say What You Won't Do.
Some Day, You'll be Somebody's Hero too!