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Draft Resister (Live)
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Rock
Draft Resister (Live) was released on January 1, 1971 by Geffen* as a part of the album Steppenwolf Live
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1971
LabelGeffen*
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM133

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Larry Byrom
Larry Byrom
Songwriter
Goldy McJohn
Goldy McJohn
Songwriter
KAY JOHN
KAY JOHN
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ray Thompson
Ray Thompson
Engineer
Gabriel Mekler
Gabriel Mekler
Producer

Lyrics

He was talking 'bout the army
While he passed his pipe around
An American deserter
Who found peace on Swedish ground
He had joined to seek adventure
And to prove himself a man
But they tried to crush his spirit
Till his conscience grew blind
Every thought opposed to suffer
For the sake of honesty
All those who refuse to follow
Traitors to humanity
Here's to all the draft resisters
Who will fight for sanity
When they march 'em off to prison
In this land of liberty
Heed the threat and awesome power
Of the mighty Pentagon
Which is wasting precious billions
On the toys of Washington
God forgive the draft resisters
In their silent, lonely plea
When they march 'em off to prison
They will go for you and me
Shame, disgrace and all dishonor
Wrongly placed upon their heads
Will not rob them of the courage
Which betrays the innocent
Written by: Goldy McJohn, KAY JOHN, Larry Byrom
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