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He joined up to get a job and show he wasn't scared |
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Swapped boy scout hat for army cap, he thought he'd be prepared |
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At the age of 17 he was forced to choose |
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At the age of 21 he's in Catch 22 |
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He joined up for just three years, it seemed a small amount |
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But they didn't tell him 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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Tin soldier, he signed away his name |
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Tin soldier, no chance for cash or fame |
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Tin soldier, now he know the truth |
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Tin soldier, he signed away his youth |
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He joined up 'cause Dad knew best, to do right by his son |
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And now he hates and counts the dates 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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Tin soldier, he signed away his name |
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Tin soldier, no chance for cash or fame |
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Tin soldier, now he know the truth |
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Tin soldier, he signed away his youth |
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If at the age of 17 you fall in line too soon |
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Then at the age of 21 you'll still march to their tune |
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Tin soldier, you signed away your name |
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Tin soldier, no chance for cash or fame |
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Tin soldier, you never see the truth |
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Tin soldier, you sign away your youth |
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Tin soldier, you go and join the queue |
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Tin soldier, do what they want you to |
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Tin soldier, they take away your name |
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Tin soldier, they treat you all the same |
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Sign away your life |
