Broken Drum 가사

He heard the sounds Like his own drum in the sky Thunder shook the ground He knew what he had to do Charlie King in his youth Father can I join the war I'll be safe Sweeney said, please father it’s a certain truth The war is not for children You stay home where you are You are our oldest son Your family's strongest heart Sweeney heard the sound Of a drummer drumming close Not an ordinary talent of a boy A beating of a drum to set a soldier's boast Mr. King do you understand? This boy will be in safer hands He will be behind the lines with the sick and keep the spirits of the men alive He saw the frown Distant fear of a dying son Tear filled father sitting down He knew what he had to do Mr. King, with a heavy heart Charlie you can join the war You be careful and know not to go beyond your part The sound of a beating drum The shots firing all around Abbreviate the fear to come Push on through dangers so profound The sound of a broken drum The shots firing all around Abbreviate the fear to come Charlie boy, you’re a veteran now! He saw the frown Traced in a crimson red But it’s too late the beloved King is down He heard the sound Of his drum up in the sky Angel reaching down Antietam claimed another youth Charlie King in the war Accomplished at the age of 12 A short legacy, a memory worth fighting for.