I noticed how the leaves have changed It's come to winter time I saw a bit of news today I thought maybe I would drop a line Brother, how was the war? ♪ I heard you met a woman there I hope she makes you smile All the shots they show of Vietnam I swear I see your face once in a while Brother, how was the war? ♪ Did you get over? Did you find what you were looking for? ♪ She asks me all the time She says, "Is he still alive?" I remember all the games we'd play You'd jump, you'd run, you'd seek, you'd never hide Brother, how was the war? ♪ Did you stay sober? Did you find what you were looking for? Brother, how was the war? The days get so long in here You wonder what you've lost and sold All the bullshit passes year to year Brother, did we get older? I see the draft committee signs McCarthy says we're winning hearts and minds But your 4F brother just hopes you make it back alive ♪ I know I haven't written much I'm doing OK, I guess They say I make parole in 16 weeks I don't know, I'll try my best Brother, how was the war? ♪ The days get so long in here You wonder what you've lost and sold All the bullshit passes year to year Brother, did we get older On the day the war had begun? When were we ever young?