They Just Fade Away

Performed by Jimmie Short
Recorded 1951
Written by Jimmie Short

We heard the greatest gen'ral of them all
With his intent for peace to dare
Remember, those old soldiers never die
They just slowly fade away

Wars he fought that you and I might live
So each of us should pray
That Doug MacArthur's spirit never dies
Or his mem'ry fade away

I just left your son in Korea
You will want him home someday
To hold him in your loving arms again
That's what MacArthur had to say

Wars he fought that you and I might live
So each of us should pray
That Doug MacArthur's spirit never dies
Nor his mem'ry fade away

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