Daddy I'm going to war, are you proud of me?
I'm gonna kill a many man and set my country free
Will I still believe in the cause when I'm done?
After I've drained the blood of another father's son?
Not life or love or faith can save me
The devil by my side is breaking me down
I'm the last autumn leaf slowly falling down
Lightly on the ground
My darlin' asked me to pray to a God I don't even believe in
I said you are my religion so I'll pray to you to pray for yourself
Pray that he won't send you down to hell
But baby if he does, chances are you'll meet me there as well
Not life or love or faith can save me
The devil by my side is breaking me down
I'm the last autumn leaf slowly falling down
Lightly on the ground
Tonight I'm playing ip-dip-doo with my Colt 45
Should I aim for the heart or the memories inside my mind?
Tell my family I love them so
May peace always find way to their innocent souls
Not life or love or faith can save me
The devil by my side is breaking me down
I'm the last autumn leaf slowly falling down
Lightly on the ground