Somewhere in the Middle East
A soldier swings his M16
Somewhere near the oil wells
A soldier swings his way through hell

Baking in the desert heat
Sweats for you and sweats for me

“Whenever the fight begins
I will be the the first one in”
Said the gunny to his men
In the battle of Baghdad

“Whenever we cannot lose
I will lead you room to room”
Said the sergeant to his troops
In the battle of Baghdad

“Whenever you find the guys
I’ll destroy them from the skies”
Said the airman from on high
In the battle of Baghdad

“Whenever the fight is done
I’ll be here to take you home”
Said the ensign off the coast
In the battle of Baghdad