Mama told Mary not to go downtown
Too many lovely boys hanging around
Mary didn't listen, she went anyway
There she met a boy who took her awaySoldier, soldier, don't look down
(Soldier, soldier, don't look down)
There's no six pack on the ground
(There's no six pack on the ground)Soldier, soldier, don't look up
(Soldier, soldier, don't look up)
There's no whore gonna pick you up
(There's no whore gonna pick you up)Soldier, soldier, don't look down
I'm here for you in every townMama is worried and she gets real loud
Soldiers are a dirty crowd
Don't be mad, I love him so
It's my life and I have to goSoldier, soldier, don't look down
(Soldier, soldier, don't look down)
There's no six pack on the ground
(There's no six pack on the ground)Soldier, soldier, don't look up
(Soldier, soldier, don't look up)
There's no whore gonna pick you up
(There's no whore gonna pick you up)Soldier, soldier, don't look down
I'm here for you in every town
Three months later all was well
In my dreams I hear the wedding bells
(Ding dong ding)Sixth months later all was gone
We had a little son, we are having fun
Mama, don't think twice
Soldiers can be niceSoldier, soldier, don't look down
I'm here for you in every town