A Brother in Korea

Performed by Sonny Osborne
Recorded 1952

It's sad, it's sad but it's true, he had to to report over there
The people aren't happy unless they're fighting in a battle somewhere

It was on the 27th of November Uncle Sam sent for him to go
He said "bring your clothes for three days, until you're signed up for more"

It's sad, it's sad but it's true, he had to to report over there
The people aren't happy unless they're fighting in a battle somewhere

He's in Korea today, he's fighting for the loved ones back home
He's far across the sea, he may never come home

It's sad, it's sad but it's true, he had to to report over there
The people aren't happy unless they're fighting in a battle somewhere

You can wander around in the board room, and find drunkards loafing around
But never do they have to answer a call to serve Uncle Sam

It's sad, it's sad but it's true, he had to to report over there
The people aren't happy unless they're fighting in a battle somewhere

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