Sky Pilot

He blesses the boys

As they stand in line

The smell of gun grease

And their bayonets, they shine

He's there to help them

All that he can

To make them feel wanted

He's a good holy man

Sky pilot

Sky pilot

How high can you fly?

You'll never never never reach the sky

He smiles at the young soldiers

Tells them it's alright

He knows of their fear

In the forthcoming fight

Soon there'll be blood

And many will die

Mothers and fathers

Back home, they will cry

Sky pilot

Sky pilot

How high can you fly?

You'll never never never reach the sky

He mumbles a prayer

And it ends with a smile

The order is given

They move down the line

But he's still behind

And he'll meditate

But it won't stop the bleeding

Or ease the hate

As the young men move out

Into the battle zone

He feels good

With God you're never alone

He feels so tired

And he lays on his bed

Hopes the men will find courage

In the words that he said

Sky pilot

Sky pilot

How high can you fly?

You'll never never never reach the sky

You're soldiers of God

You must understand

The fate of your country

Is in your young hands

May God give you strength

Do your job real well

If it all was worth it

Only time, it will tell

In the morning, they return

With tears in their eyes

The stench of death

Drifts up to the skies

A young soldier so ill

Looks at the sky pilot

Remembers the words

"Thou shalt not kill"

Sky pilot

Sky pilot

How high can you fly?

You'll never never never reach the sky

Sky pilot

Sky pilot

How high can you fly?

You'll never, never, never reach the sky

You'll never, never, never reach the sky

You'll never, never, never reach the sky

You'll never, never, never reach the sky

You'll never, never, never reach the sky