Could it be;

Marching

I joined up in the army They said I was a clown
and so to teach me soldiering they marched me up and down

Letters from Wilfred (Owen)
As sung by Alan Bell on "The Definitive Collection" (2005)

I thank you, my dear mother; your letter came today.
I'm pleased to hear you're in good health, for I've much to tell and say.