Brother Gone

Hugs goodbyes love you man He gently shut the door Nobody knew it was the last time Him and all the tin-tin men they swiftly board the train Bell of king and country roared the wagon Fueled by ignorance miles had disappeared No one but the early breed could see the world it seemed At home He did become A brother gone Little sisters playing in the dark shire Mystery man with suit and tie kept Hanging around Mama yells it's dinner they start runnin' Sharp dressed man so slim and tall walks Up to the porch How can I help you? The sister kindly asked He reached into his pocket and looked the girl right in her eyes I Am here to tell you Your brother's gone Your brother's gone Your Brother's gone Your Brother's gone Old man was smoking his tobacco Hand shivered as he heard the sound of the bell Hellfire spat out from his rifle Behind the horizon was our brother away In a ditch without himself in a raging sea of fire Mom and sisters wicked roar was all that he could hear Little did he know that they would cry Our brothers gone