What was my arm worth When they took it away And the spirit had rush upset (And the spirited Russia said) On (Of) armistice day Where did they put it, bella Where and which way Did it start the mad charge (at me) (That the) enemy made Or is it with my brother Is it with my brother In a meaningless grave *Tell me where *Tell me where do I go to find (it)
What has my arm gained In a (the) balance of things Are there still birds a-flying And a brushing of wings Or could it still be disguised (still view the skies) Could it still be disguised (Still view the skies) As a terrible thing And spoiling all their singing, babe And smashing up their wings Wish I could go with them brother But of all things It's only a stub of the original thing That was there when I signed and then saluted my king repeat*