Buried In the Earth

In the early morning hours

Before thoughts begin to stir

There's a window in my mind

Where consequence obscure

A white cross in a field

A picture on a shelf

Endless tears from loved ones eyes

And all that I can do is try to

Wash my hands of all the pain I've caused

Lives I've taken, lives I've lost

A soldier's fortune is one no soul can bear

Buried in the earth forever

Tales of all the battles I wear on my chest

And the star upon my shoulder

Commands a deep respect

From countless sons and daughters

Who march in rank and file

To show me their allegiance

And all the while I try to

Wash my hands of all the pain I've caused

Lives I've taken, lives I've lost

A soldier's fortune is one no soul can bear

Buried in the earth forever

Buried in the earth forever

Buried in the earth forever

Wash my hands

Wash my hands

Wash my hands of all the pain I've caused

Lives I've taken, lives I've lost

A soldier's fortune is one no soul can bear

Buried in the earth forever

Buried in the earth forever

Buried in the earth forever