Dennis DeYoung Lyrics Archive
 

Private Jones
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung

Private Jones fought for democracy
Lookin' high and low for W.M.D.
He wanted to be brave for his dad and mom
He never saw the flash from the roadside bomb

And on the day he enlisted
And he got his gun
He'd been itchin' for action
Since the towers fell on 9-1-1

Private Jones knew that he had the nerve
A true patriot who was proud to serve
He never had a doubt that he'd do his best
But when the bullets fly it's a hell of a test

And on the day he departed
And he held his wife
Private Jones had told her
No way I'm gonna lose my life

All honor all glory
To those who made the sacrifice

Heyyyyy
Remember their stories
Tell everyone they paid the price


Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

(interlude 00:40)

Alleluia

Private Jones knew there was hell to pay
He knew that truth from the very first day
He came to liberate and he aimed to please
But he couldn't tell his friends from his enemies

But in the heat of battle
He saw freedom's light
And it was somethin' to die for
So Private Jones did stand and fight

All honor all glory
To those who made the sacrifice

Heyyyyy
Remember the heroes
Tell everyone they paid the price


Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

All honor all glory
To those who made the sacrifice

Heyyyyy
Remember to pray for
All those who chose to pay the price

Tell everyone they paid the price

Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

           
Discography
           
One Hundred Years From Now
(US)
2009 Rounder Studio CD
           
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