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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
John Prine
Vocals
Gene Chrisman
Drums
Reggie Young
Lead Guitar
John Christopher
Rhythm Guitar
Bobby Emmons
Organ
Leo LeBlanc
Pedal Steel Guitar
Bobby Wood
Piano
Heyward Bishop
Percussion
Mike Leech
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Prine
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Arif Mardin
Producer
Dale "Smitty" Smith
Assistant Engineer
Ryan Smith
Mastering Engineer
Stan Kesler
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
While digesting Reader's Digest
In the back of a dirty book store
A plastic flag with gum on the back
Fell out on the floor
[Verse 2]
Well, I picked it up and I ran outside
And slapped it on my window shield
And if I could see ol' Betsy Ross
I'd tell her how good I feel
[Verse 3]
But your flag decal won't get you into Heaven anymore
They're already overcrowded from your dirty little war
Now, Jesus don't like killin', no matter what the reason's for
And your flag decal won't get you into Heaven anymore
[Verse 4]
Well, I went to the bank this morning
And the cashier said to me
"If you join the Christmas club
We'll give you ten little flags for free."
[Verse 5]
Well, I didn't mess around a bit
I took him up on what he said
And I stuck them stickers all over my car
And one on my wife's forehead
[Verse 6]
But your flag decal won't get you into Heaven anymore
They're already overcrowded from your dirty little war
Now, Jesus don't like killin', no matter what the reason's for
And your flag decal won't get you into Heaven anymore
[Verse 7]
Well, I got my windshield so filled
With flags, I couldn't see
So I ran the car upside a curb
And right into a tree
[Verse 8]
By the time they got a doctor down
I was already dead
And I'll never understand why the man
Standing in the Pearly Gates said
[Verse 9]
But your flag decal won't get you into Heaven anymore
We're already overcrowded from your dirty little war
Now, Jesus don't like killin', no matter what the reason's for
And your flag decal won't get you into Heaven anymore
Written by: John Prine