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He joined up to get a job |
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And show he wasn't scared |
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Swapped boy scout hat for army cap |
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hed finally be prepared |
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At the age of 17 he was forced to choose |
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Now at the age of 21 he's in Catch 22 |
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He joined up for just three years |
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It seemed a small amount |
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But they didn't tell him |
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That the first two didn't count |
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At the age of 17 how was he to know |
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That at the age of 21 he'd still have one to go? |
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(Chorus:) |
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Tin soldier |
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He signed away his name |
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Tin soldier |
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No chance for cash or fame |
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Tin soldier |
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Now he knows the truth |
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Tin soldier |
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He signed away his youth |
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He joined up cos Dad knew best |
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To do right by his son |
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Now he hates and counts the dates |
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That mark time on square one |
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At the age of 17 he did as he was told |
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Now at the age of 21 tin still won't turn to gold |
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(Chorus) |
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If at the age of 17 you fall in line too soon |
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At the age of 21 you'll still march to their tune |
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Tin soldiers |
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You sign away your name |
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No chance for cash or fame |
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You never see the truth |
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You sign away your youth |
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You go and join the queue |
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Do what they want you to |
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They take away your name |
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They treat you all the same |
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Sign away you life |
