From the recording Paper Lanterns
Charlotte Kerrigan Vocals, Piano
Janet Holborow Cello
Ryan Gatling Saxophone
Derek Johnson Bass
Jessica Clough / Petra Rasmussen Backing Vocals
Lyrics
He's No Soldier
For my great uncle Noel Ginn, a conscientious objector in WW2
He’s no soldier won’t bear no arms
He’s no fighter won’t do no harm
So they put him in jail, tied him to the rail, post no bail
They put him in jail, tied him to the rail, post no bail
Lived the wrong life for his time
Loved the wrong kind for days gone by
So they put him jail, tied him to the rail, post no bail
They put him in jail, tied him to the rail, post no bail
Don’t get too bold, do what you’re told
Toe the line and you’ll be fine
You’re no soldier don’t bear no arms
You’re no fighter don’t do no harm
Or they’ll put you in jail, tie you to the rail, post no bail
They’ll put you in jail, tie you to the rail