There were flags flyin' high, bright polished brass that dazzled the eye

The hot crowded street is covered by feet, kicking dust on the sky

She's standing there, the sun in her hair, she's wavin' to me

We're heroes today, I heard someone say, tonight home's where we'd be.

The word comes down, the column winds its way from town

Goodbye sweet anna lee, my love.

Baby, baby, now something ain't right

Clouds of thunder roll into sight

Overhead there's a mighty light

Baby, baby, now something ain't right.

The smoke hangs heavy on the ground, hiding the sun

The burning sky is on the run.

Baby, baby, now something ain't right

There's a pain burning deep inside

And my legs just can't hold their stride

Baby, baby, now something ain't right.

There were flags flyin' high, bright polished brass that dazzled the eye

She's standin' there, the sun in her hair, she's wavin' to me

Oh she's wavin' to me, oh she's wavin' to me.