Dennis DeYoung - Private Jones Lyrics

Private Jones fought for democracy
Lookin' high and low for W.M.D.
He wanted to be brave for his dad and mom
He never saw the flash from the roadside bomb

And on the day he enlisted
And he got his gun
He'd been itchin' for action
Since the Towers fell on 9/11

Private Jones knew that he had the nerve
A true patriot who was proud to serve
He never had a doubt that he'd do his best
But when the bullets fly it's a hell of a test

And on the day he departed
And he held his wife
Private Jones had told her
"No way I'm gonna lose my life"

All honor, all glory
To those who made the sacrifice
Hey
Remember their stories
Tell everyone they paid the price

Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Ah

Alleluia

Private Jones knew there was hell to pay
He knew that truth from the very first day
He came to liberate and he aimed to please
But he couldn't tell his friends from his enemies

But in the heat of battle
He saw freedom's light
And it was somethin' to die for
So Private Jones did stand and fight

All honor, all glory
To those who made the sacrifice
Hey
Remember the heroes
Tell everyone they paid the price

Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Ah

All honor all glory
To those who made the sacrifice
Hey
Remember to pray
For all those who chose to pay the price
Tell everyone they paid the price

Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Alleluia
I say Alleluia
Ah