I Don't Want to Be a Hero

Oh, send me off to war with a gun in my hand But I won't pull the trigger Our destiny is here 'neath 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 life I, I don't wanna be a hero I don't wanna die for you I don't wanna be a hero, no Oh, send me off to war in a far away land (far away land) I never knew existed Subject me 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 'til there's blood on your hands That it's time to forget and forgive I (I), I don't wanna be a hero I don't wanna die for you I don't wanna be a hero, no-oh Ooh, no, no, no, no (no-oh) Oh, no (oh no, no) And those who return, come back only to learn That they're hated by those who they love 'Cause you're not satisfied 'til the thousand will die And your anger is paint for their blood I (I), I don't wanna be a hero I don't wanna die for you I don't wanna be a hero (whoa) (Don't send me off to war) I (I) I don't wanna be a hero I don't wanna die for you I don't wanna be a hero (oh no) (I said) (don't send me off to war) I (I) don't wanna be a hero (I don't wanna die) I don't wanna die for you (don't send me off to war) (I) I don't wanna be a hero, ooh-ooh (Don't send me off to war) I (I) I wanna be a hero I don't wanna die for you (don't send me off to war)