Ballad for the Fallen Soldier by The Isley Brothers Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I remember when I was much younger than now
I used to sit and listen to the news, I was the only child
And another day and another night
Wishin' daddy would come home, me and mom couldn't sleep at night

[Pre-Refrain]
He had just went off to fight
For the things we thought were right
So determined to survive
I believe he's still alive

[Refrain]
I sing the ballad for the fallen soldiers
This is a ballad for the fallen soldiers

[Verse 2]
I wrote to my congressman, he sends his regrets
That he's missing in action, but don't give up yet
So many people waitin' like me
Who's got the answer? What could it be?
[Pre-Refrain]
His country wanted him to fight
For the things they thought were right
And he tried to give his all
In DC his name is on the wall

[Refrain]x2

[Guitar Solo]

[Pre-Refrain]
He had just went off to fight
For the things we thought were right
So determined to survive
I believe he's still alive

[Refrain]x2