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This is one of those call-and-response army songs where every batch seems to have a slightly different version. The point is not perfect lyrics. Just know the tune, shout together, and don't be the only guy standing there silently when everyone else is singing.
Lyrics
They say that in the army, the food is very nice
You ask for curry chicken, they give you chao ta rice
I don’t wanna live an army life ya
I just wanna live a simple life ya
They say that in the army, the sergeants very nice
You ask for early book out, they tell you drop down 5
I don’t wanna live an army life ya
I just wanna live a simple life ya
They say that in the army, the rifles very nice
But when you pull the trigger, the bullet fly behind
I don’t wanna live an army life ya
I just wanna live a simple life ya
They say that in the army, the pay is very fine
They give you hundred dollars, then take back ninety-nine
I don’t wanna live an army life ya
I just wanna live a simple life ya
Notes
- The verses are usually swapped around depending on who is leading.
- If your section has its own cleaner version, follow that. Or don't :)
- For POP-related songs, see BMT Roar and Infantry Song.