My name is Jesse Carpenter and I fought for freedom
And I went to Korea back in the day..
I killed the enemy to bring us freedom
And it brought me freedom along the way..
When I fought for freedom – I got me a medal
They called me a hero by the way
Still got my bronze star – in my pocket
Won't let nobody take it away
Now they tell me it's a -long road to freedom
But I tell you there's a lot more to freedom along the way..
That's what I say
When I got back – no one would hire me
So I took to drinking -day by day
Got freedom from working -and freedom from feeling
Only pain and anger came my way
My family left me – and I got more freedom
To live along the free streets every day
Freedom from caring – freedom from loving
More and more freedom is my pay..
Now they tell me it's a -long road to freedom
But I tell you there's -a lot more to freedom along the way..
That's what I say.
Sleeping on this park bench – across from the White House
Been my home now every day
I love my freedom –but can't afford no doctor
And I don't feel too good today
It's getting cold now -but I got my freedom
In my coat pocket here to stay..
Got my bronze star – and my bottle of booze
I'll have my freedom to the last day..
Now they tell me it's a.. long road to freedom
But I tell you there's a.. lot more to freedom along the way..
That's what I say.
I killed for freedom – and now I'll die for freedom
Shed no tears for me today
Ask not -what my country has done for me
Or for you - just enjoy the brew
I've got my freedom
And you've got your freedom
Ask not - just enjoy the brew
Enjoy the brew..
Just enjoy the brew.
And I went to Korea back in the day..
I killed the enemy to bring us freedom
And it brought me freedom along the way..
When I fought for freedom – I got me a medal
They called me a hero by the way
Still got my bronze star – in my pocket
Won't let nobody take it away
Now they tell me it's a -long road to freedom
But I tell you there's a lot more to freedom along the way..
That's what I say
When I got back – no one would hire me
So I took to drinking -day by day
Got freedom from working -and freedom from feeling
Only pain and anger came my way
My family left me – and I got more freedom
To live along the free streets every day
Freedom from caring – freedom from loving
More and more freedom is my pay..
Now they tell me it's a -long road to freedom
But I tell you there's -a lot more to freedom along the way..
That's what I say.
Sleeping on this park bench – across from the White House
Been my home now every day
I love my freedom –but can't afford no doctor
And I don't feel too good today
It's getting cold now -but I got my freedom
In my coat pocket here to stay..
Got my bronze star – and my bottle of booze
I'll have my freedom to the last day..
Now they tell me it's a.. long road to freedom
But I tell you there's a.. lot more to freedom along the way..
That's what I say.
I killed for freedom – and now I'll die for freedom
Shed no tears for me today
Ask not -what my country has done for me
Or for you - just enjoy the brew
I've got my freedom
And you've got your freedom
Ask not - just enjoy the brew
Enjoy the brew..
Just enjoy the brew.
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