JOHN R. BLACK

WHO DID I LEAVE BEHIND 

©1990 - music and words by John R. Black, ℗ 42nd Street Music Seattle

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Who did I leave behind

When I came home from that lonely Asian War
Who did I leave behind

I just came home, picked up where I was before
Who did I leave behind

So many faces that I still can see
Faces without names

Memories still alive in me
 

(Chorus:)

It's time forgiveness was spoken

Time for tears of joy to fall
Time for brotherhood awoken

To end the heartache of it all
 

Who did I leave behind

With fair skin blue eyes and curly blond hair
Who did I leave behind

Were we just too young to understand and care
 

(Chorus)

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For the many others still lonely

Wondering when they'll be free
It's time to cut the chains that keep life empty
So they may find liberty