They volunteered those gallant boys
To go to war and leave their toys.
From every county shire and town
They would not let their country down.
They went with singing off to war
And knew what they were fighting for.
Then amid the mud of France
Their generals led them on a dance.
Safe they were behind the lines.
Not for them the shells or mines!
They totted up their deadly score
And cheered when Germany lost more!
After the Somme and Paschendale
Back at home the women wail.
It was the war to end all strife,
So men could live a peaceful life!
But nations have to have their rights
And this has led to other fights!
Then a noble thought was born
In an early fifties dawn.
If we could work for common good
Then peace at last is understood!
Thus Europe was at last united
Over lands where we once fighted.
This has worked for many a year
And people had no cause to fear.
Now our country is divided
Over the good which, this provided.
Our needs we feel are paramount
And to ourselves we should account.
But let us pause and work together
Through this rough and stormy weather.
Though we are no longer in
We don’t know where we should begin!
But in our struggles let’s not cease
Ensuring Europe lives at peace!
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