He said he wanted to be a good soldier
He said he wanted to fight - be a hero


Military costumes
In the magazines
Marching to the drums

Make real his wildest dreams

Its so dramatic-

We'll lead you to victory
Its so exciting
Don't want to turn back now


Forward into battle
Face the enemy

Young ambitious men go marching
Onto victory
So far away - fire away!


The blazing colours of battle attracted
He'll win a medal for his victory


Aiming at the front line
He is not afraid

Shooting at the men
Like ducks upon a range


He said he wanted to be a great soldier
He said he wanted to fight like his heroes


When you take the sunshine
You must take the rain
When you kill the wrong man

You must take the blame

So far away - fire away!