Veterans Day Song Lyrics and Chords

 

Veterans Day Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash

 

Veterans Day
Recorded by Johnny Cash
Written by Tom Russell
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Well I used to hang out down at the VFW  
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hall
 
And stare at the photographs up on the  
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wall
 
Of the neighborhood boys that died in the wars we've been  
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through
 
And the hand lettered sign that said remember Jimmy  
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McGrew
 
Well Jimmy went to Nam back in 19
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65
 
But there's a lot of men here that think Jimmy McGrew's still  
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alive
 
Though they carved his name on a stone in Washington  
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DC
 
His brother said that stone don't prove a thing to  
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me
 
It's veteran's  
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day and the skies are  
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gray
 
Leave the uniforms home cause there ain't gonna be a pa
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rade
 
But we'll  
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fill up a glass for the ones that didn't make it  
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through
 
And leave a  
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light in the window to
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night for Jimmy  
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McGrew
 
There's a hot rain falling on the back streets of Sai
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gon
 
There's an old soldier stumbling down the alley with his mama-
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san
 
Lord his eyes are cloudy and his arms are black and  
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blue
 
He's just hanging by a thread and he looks like Jimmy  
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McGrew
Repeat #3
And keep it burning bright there may still be
A lot of Jimmy McGrews over there
 
But we'll fill up a glass for the ones that didn't make it  
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through
 
And leave a  
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light in the window to
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night for Jimmy  
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McGrew

 

FAQ

 

Who sang the the song Veterans Day?
- The song Veterans Day was sang by Johnny Cash.

 

Who is Johnny Cash?
- John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. Alongside "Folsom Prison Blues", his other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists of the time his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden and, "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.

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