Lyrics

VERSE
I’ve known lots of pain; I’ve known lots of sorrow
Sometimes it’s been hard just facing tomorrow
But compared to those in the way of harm
Compared to those who lost legs and arms
And to those who now don’t know what to do
My hardships have been few

SOLO/VERSE
They fought in a war; now they’re fighting again
They’re worth us fighting for, all these women and men
How can we send them off to be injured or die
Then pass them over? What a sad human lie
We can still make it right; success, after all
Is standing once more than you fall

SOLO/VERSE
Many paid the greatest price, leaving loved ones behind
But the others, still alive, find themselves in a bind
So I’ll say “thanks for your service” but they need much more
So let’s do what it takes to open every door
I’ll remember I’m blessed; success, after all
Is standing once more than you fall

TURNAROUND/TAG
Spoken:
There’s no excuse for this at any time of the year
But it’s all the worse here at Christmas

Words & Music by Don Tomlinson & Krista Remmers-Morgan
UMC © 2022 Solid Sterling Music & KristaBell Music (BMI)
SR © 2022 Solid Sterling Music
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Mood: Perhaps the greatest debt...
Key: D / BPM: 90 / Length: 3:30
ISRC: QZ37R2200111
BMI: 59534300
ISWC: T3143260059