I'd like to be a soldier of war over the sea to you my dear You always stared at me blankly we said we'd always care my dear I'm your soldier you're my soldier I'm your soldier you're my soldier I'd like to see the pain in your eyes like me I'd like to be a soldier of war over the sea near you my dear You always stared at me blankly we said we'd always care my dear I'd like to be a soldier of war over the sea near you my dear You always stared at me blankly we said we'd always care my dear Now the stars don't shine and the birds don't sing anymore It's not the same Now the stars don't shine and the birds don't sing anymore It's not the same These are small victories These are small victories