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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Isley Brothers
Performer
Christopher Jasper
Piano
Ernest Isley
Bass Guitar
O'Kelly Isley Jr.
Background Vocals
Rudolph Isley
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Christopher Jasper
Songwriter
O'Kelly Isley Jr.
Composer
Ronald Isley
Songwriter
Ernest Isley
Songwriter
Rudolph Isley
Songwriter
The Isley Brothers
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Isley Brothers
Producer
F. Byron Clark
Mixing Engineer
Ken Lomas
Assistant Engineer
Mark McKenna
Recording Engineer
Ray Niznik
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I remember when I was much younger than now
I used to sit and listen to the news, I was the only child
And another day, and another night, wishin' daddy would come home
Me and mom couldn't sleep at night
[Verse 2]
He had just went off to fight for the things we thought were right
So determined to survive, I believe he's still alive
[Verse 3]
I sing a ballad for the fallen soldiers
This is a ballad for the fallen soldiers
[Verse 4]
I wrote to my congressman, he sends his regrets
That he's missing in action, but don't give up yet
So many people, waitin' like me
Who's got the answer, what could it be?
[Verse 5]
His country wanted him to fight for the things they thought were right
And he tried to give his all
In DC, his name is on The Wall
[Verse 6]
I sing a ballad for the fallen soldiers
This is a ballad for the fallen soldiers
I sing a ballad for the fallen soldiers
This is a ballad for the fallen soldiers
[Verse 7]
He had just went off to fight for the things we thought were right
So determined to survive, I believe he's still alive
[Verse 8]
I sing a ballad for the fallen soldiers
This is a ballad for the fallen soldiers
I sing a ballad for the fallen soldiers
This is a ballad for the fallen soldiers
Written by: Christopher Jasper, Ernest Isley, O'Kelly Isley Jr., Ronald Isley