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Soldier you are home from the war.
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Marine you are away from the corps.
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Sailor you are finally ashore.

When you came home from Viet Nam,
Your psyche shattered by an enemy bomb,
They cursed your mission,
They cursed your name,
They tried to sell you down a river of shame.
But then we left
And untold thousands died.
You can bet they'll never tell you why.

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Guardsman you are out of the fight.
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Pilot you have flown your last flight.
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Sniper you have set your last sight.

When you came home from Babylon
They tried to sell you a brand new con.
They cursed your mission
But say they praised your name.
You know they hate you
All just the same.
They call you children,
"You poor little dears,"
Insult your bravery with crocodile tears.

Welcome home
You acted when you noticed the need
Welcome home.
Even when they don't deserve to be free.
Welcome home.
You'll always be the hero to me.