A Snipers Promise

The night was icy cold, I stood alone Waiting for an army foot patrol Then at last they came within my sight I squeezed the trigger of my armalite Oh mama, oh mama, comfort me I know these awful things have got to be But when the war for freedom has been won I promise you I'll put away my gun Shots ran out I heard a soldier cry Oh please don't leave me here alone to die I realised his patrol had gone away And left their wounded comrade for me to slay Oh mama, oh mama, comfort me I know these awful things have got to be But when the war for freedom has been won I promise you I shall put away my gun Well there's nothing in this world I would not give If mercy in your heart you'd let me live In his eyes I saw a begging flame As the muzzle of my gun moved towards his brain Oh mama, oh mama, comfort me I know these awful things have got to be But when the war for freedom has been won I promise you I'll put away my gun The dawn was breaking as I reached my base I can't forget the look on that boy's face Fear, agony and torment were all there But to your memory mama his life I spared Oh mama, oh mama, comfort me I know these awful things have got to be But when the war for freedom has been won I promise you I shall put away my gun Yes I promise you I'll put away my gun