Hat & Uniform

from Under the Burning Sun by Ordovich

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I was feeling mighty weary
Working everyday after school
Whilst thinking about my future
What's a poor boy like me to do?
I can't afford to go to college
And I was feeling mighty forlorn
But one day at school I saw a man
In a hat and a uniform

He asked me, "Son, why don't you join the Army?
It's the best darn thing you can do!
We'll give you a hat, and give you a gun,
And give you a uniform,
And you can fight for the red, white, and blue

"If you can't afford higher learning,
Then the Army for you is just right
My boy, here's the plan, you're going to give Uncle Sam
Four measly years of your life! That's all!"

I thought to myself,
"Oh gee, this sounds neat
I can get all I need, whilst serving my country
I can marry Delilah, and help out my ma
Oh boy, this fellow's right, the Army is for me!

I am going to join the Army
It's the best darn thing I can do!
Yes, I am going to join the Army
And fight for the red, white, and blue!"

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from Under the Burning Sun, track released December 22, 2010

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Ordovich Tempe, Arizona

Ordovich is a Composer, Author, Illustrator, Medical Doctor & Professor based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. O has acquired a style that is worldly and all-encompassing inspired by his travels. Themes of his music, literature, & illustrations range from fantasy & humour noir to social affairs. Visit the Bourgeois Beggars for more recent musical creations. ... more

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