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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Randy Newman
Piano
Nathan East
Bass
Jeff Porcaro
Drums
David Paich
Rhodes Piano
Steve Lukather
Guitar
Michael Boddicker
Synthesiser
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Randy Newman
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bob Fernandez
Assistant Engineer
Mark Linett
Mixing Engineer
Lenny Waronker
Producer
Russ Titelman
Producer
Bobby Hata
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
Deep in the field
A lone soldier stands
With mud on his boot
And blood on his hands
They left him behind
To bury the dead
And to say a few words on behalf of the leadership
Pardon me, boys
If I slip off my pack
And sit for a while with you
I'd like to explain
Why you fine young men had to be blown apart
To defend this mud hole
Now our country, boys
Though it's quite far away
Found itself jeopardized
Endangered, boys
By these very gooks
Who lie here beside you
Forever near
Forever
We'd like to express
Our deep admiration
For your courage under fire
And your willingness to die
For your country, boys
We won't forget
We won't forget
Writer(s): Randy Newman
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