I sat typing up the lyrics for this song today. Guess it would be appropriate to post them here:

CHRISTMAS SOLDIER
(Stan Graham)

Pack your bags me Johnny lad your easy days are over
It's time that you were on your way to be a Christmas soldier
Leave behind the mistletoe, goodwill to all men
Kiss the children as you go off to war again

Orders from on high decree you must be on your way
For years you've done your duty, that's how you earned your pay
Save the children from starving, stop the civil war
Die for peace till orders cease and you'll come home once more

Cho:
And your loved ones will be missing you until the war is over
Their tears will flow, but you won't know as winter nights grow colder
A photograph while we're apart, a rifle on your shoulder
That is the price that you must pay to be a Christmas soldier

There are no words of comfort to help you on your way
Just presents left for children as we wipe their tears away
As you set sail or fly away to serve across the sea
Stand tall and do your duty by those who would be free

For somewhere in Afghanistan or fighting in Iraq
Are fathers, sons and daughters, some might not be coming back
And on a Christmas morning in a desert far away
I hope your star shines brightly on a soldier's Christmas day

Cho:
And your loved ones will be missing you until the war is over
Their tears will flow, but you won't know as winter nights grow colder
A photograph while we're apart, a rifle on your shoulder
That is the price that you must pay to be a Christmas soldier

Well, you pay the price, and you don't think twice
When you're a Christmas soldier

Sound clip here

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