Battalions of Strangers

Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 09:08:14 +0100 From: Tilman Heckel Subject: Re: CRD: f/fischer_z/battalions_of_strangers Battalions Of Strangers (Fischer Z) Album: Red Skies Over Paradise Am F Em Am (repeat) Am The map has gone F Em Am It's burning in the afternoon Am F The smell's so strong Em Am Em No chance to waft away Am F Em AmEm Gold medallions for the proud men in khaki Am Em Battalions of strangers Am Em Battalions of strangers Dm E No one wants to lead the way Dm E Be the first death of the day Dm E Leave his family behind Dm E It must all be in the minds of Am F Em Battalions of strangers ... Am F Em Battalions of strangers ... Am F Em Battalions of strangers ... Am F Em Battalions of strangers ... The sound of guns has given way to childrens cries The war has come home The black smoke and the hordes of flies Gold medallions for the citizens who stand and wait Battalions of strangers Battalions of strangers No one wants to lead the way... The voice of calm from Moscow to the Pentagon Sound the alarm and try to back the better one Gold medallions for the men who must negotiate Battalions of strangers Battalions of strangers Battalions of strangers Battalions of strangers ... Out. -- Transcript by Tilman Heckel