朝天子之孤兒兵

Well, they call me Chinese Tom

I was stolen from the isle of Hong Kong

I was a motherless, fatherless child

Wondering what did I do wrong

I was taken far across the sea

To a land called the beautiful country

I fought as a soldier for the Union

For a man is nothing if he's not free

A man is nothing if he's not free

I lost my eyesight to the war

A small price to pay for it all

For I lived fully and I was loved

I held the flag high in battle's thrall

So make sure my grave is kept clean

Placed well for my children to see

A forsaken son, but saved by God

Please remember me when I'm gone

Please remember me