D G A# C [Verse 1] C I knew a simple soldier boy G Who grinned at life in empty joy, C Slept soundly through the lonesome dark And whistled early with the lark. [Verse 2] C F In winter trenches, cowered and glum, C G With crumps and lice and lack of rum. C G He put a bullet through his brain, F G C And no one spoke of him again. [Bridge] C7 [Verse 3] F You smug-faced crowds with kindling eyes, C G Who cheer when soldier lads march by F Sneak home and pray you'll never know, C G C The hell where youth and laughter go. F G C The hell where youth and laughter go.