MUSIC FOR SALE

Verse 1
On a lonesome, dusty day,
With dreams all slippin’ away,
I signed my name on that dotted line.
They sent me to lands so far from home,
Saw shadows and scars I can’t condone,
Things I’ll carry ‘til the end of time.
Chorus
I served my country, or so I believed,
In battles where my heart was deceived.
Fought for freedom, gave all I could give,
But some wounds don’t heal, they just live.
Oh, darlin’, hold me, don’t let me stray,
Help me forget what I saw in those days.
Verse 2
Through deserts and jungles, I carried the load,
Walked paths where the devil’s own shadow showed.
Did things I can’t whisper, not even to you,
They’re locked in my soul, like a debt overdue.
Each night I pray for a way to unwind,
To leave those dark memories behind.
Chorus
I served my country, or so I believed,
In battles where my heart was deceived.
Fought for freedom, gave all I could give,
But some wounds don’t heal, they just live.
Oh, darlin’, hold me, don’t let me stray,
Help me forget what I saw in those days.
Bridge
Now I’m back home, but I ain’t the same,
The mirror shows a stranger with my name.
The war’s in my head, it won’t let me be,
I fought for our flag, but who’s savin’ me?
Verse 3
So I’m beggin’ you now, with my heart in my hands,
Wrap me in love, help me make a new stand.
Your arms are the refuge where I long to hide,
To quiet the storms that still rage inside.
Just hold me forever, don’t let me go,
‘Cause your love’s the peace I’m dyin’ to know.
Chorus
I served my country, or so I believed,
In battles where my heart was deceived.
Fought for freedom, gave all I could give,
But some wounds don’t heal, they just live.
Oh, darlin’, hold me, don’t let me stray,
Help me forget what I saw in those days.
Outro
Yeah, darlin’, hold me, don’t let me stray,
Love me ‘til the pain fades away.