Ah send me out to war with a gun in my hand But I won't pull the trigger Our destiny is here with the red, white and blue So lead me to the slaughter
Now don't be afraid, come and join the parade For the ultimate in sacrifice It's an old fashioned story of hope and of glory A ticket for taking a life
I, I don't want to be a hero I don't want to die for you I don't want to be a hero, no
Ah send me out to war in a far away land I never knew existed So gently to the truth to the horror and pain Until my mind is twisted
And what if I fail, will you put me in jail For a murder I will not commit 'Cause you don't understand 'till the blood on your hands Tell it's time to forget and forgive
I, I don't want to be a hero I don't want to die for you I don't want to be a hero, oh no
Oo oo no oo no no no Ooh no oh no
And those who return come back only to learn That their hated by those who they loved 'Cause you're not satisfied 'till a thousand have died And you're anger and pain fall as blood
I, I don't want to be a hero I don't want to die for you I don't want to be a hero, no ah
I, I don't want to be a hero I don't want to die for you I don't want to be a hero, no ah
I, I don't want to be a hero I don't want to die for you I don't want to be a hero, no ah
I, I don't want to be a hero I don't want to die for you I don't want to be a hero, no ah