BURY ME WITH SOLDIERS
Michael O'Neal
Em G
I've played a lot of roles in life I've met a lot of men
D Em
I've done a lot of things I'd like to think I wouldn't do again.
Em G
And though I'm young, I'm old enough To know someday I'll die.
D Em
And to think about what lies beyond, Beside whom I would lie.
Em G
Perhaps it doesn't matter much Still if I had my choice
D Em
I'd want a grave 'mongst Soldiers when At last death quells my voice.
Em G
I'm sick of the hypocrisy Of lectures of the wise.
D Em
I'll take the man, with all the flaws, Who goes, though scared, and dies.
Em G
The troops I knew were commonplace They didn't want the war
D Em
They fought because their fathers and Their fathers had before.
Em G
They cursed and killed and wept... God knows They're easy to deride...
D Em
But bury me with men like these They faced the guns and died.
Em G
It's funny when you think of it, The way we got along.
D Em
We'd come from different worlds To live in one where no one belongs
Em G
I didn't even like them all and I'm sure they'd would agree.
D Em
Yet I would give my life for them, I know some did for me.
Em G
So bury me with soldiers, please, Though much maligned they be.
D Em
Yes, bury me with soldiers, for I miss their company.
Em G
We'll not soon see their likes again 'cause we've had our fill of war.
D Em
But bury me with men like them Till someone else does more.
I'm not certain if Michael is saying maligned or mangled or what near the end.
Otherwise, I think it's all there.