The Veterans Big Parade - Dory Previn

The Veterans Big Parade - Dory Previn
In the veterans big parade
Marched the businessmen's brigade
While behind the high school band
The ladies fife and drum corps played
In the veterans big parade
The flag flew high and free
Down they marched to fourth and main
Our soldiers died but not in vain
God was with us that's for sure
He proved it 'cause it didn't rain
Balloons batons you wanted to cry
The best day in July
At the veterans cemetery
Then the services were said
There the mayor's first assistant
Wiped his glasses put them on and read
We're gathered here dear friends today
To show our brave boys where they lay
We are with them all the way
And I think it's safe to say
They are not alone
They are not alone
All the widows proudly smiled
Except for one with an infant child
Picnic time was then announced
And all the little kids went wild
Picnic blankets then were spread
And the beer flowed fast and free
There were clams and corn on the cob
To feed the celebrating mob
Once in a while I don't know why
The infant child began to sob
Other than that is was New Year's Eve
Till it was time to leave
Then a fine Hawaiian band
Played and sang aloha oh
And their voices drifted low
Between the crosses painted white
Row on row on row
Aloha oh and so goodbye
Till next year boys next July
We are with you all the way
And I think it's safe to say
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone