Maybe if I had the money I would buy myself out of the army I'd grow my hair and be back there with you To love you and protect you From all the scum who are out to get you I'm far away but I won't forget you You know I love you only I hate to leave you lonely But I have to fight this phoney war I was just a kid when I signed up Barely old enough to make my own mind up I didn't think that one day I would wind up As a part of the liberation Or a soldier of occupation Angel of mercy or spawn of Satan I don't know but You know I love you only And I hate to leave you lonely But I have to fight this phoney war I'll try to keep my head down I won't stray too far from the compound Honey, it won't be too long now When I can give you love and protection And be a father to the child you're expecting I'll meet you by the memorial they're erecting For this phoney war