Teacher, teacher, teach me true 
Teacher teach me right 
There's the drum and bugle corps 
Where's the guiding light? 

And you say I'll find it out there 
You've a dream that we can all share 

So I'm a noble soldier 
Cause I'm all that I can be 
We'll fight the good fight and we'll win 
With camaraderie 

What can we tell you that would make it seem 
As though this all were worthwhile? 
Oh, welcome home 

No, I know it's not the same 
Cause now it's just a game 
That we don't want to lose 
No, no time to contemplate 
My conscience was too late 
And now I can't refuse 

Teacher, teacher, teach me right 
Teacher teach me true 
Is there a ticker tape parade 
Or medals when I'm through? 

Ain't it funny how the time flies 
And I see the world through your eyes 
Hello mom and dad, it's me 
I'm calling from the war 
I'd love to stay and talk with you 
But I must kill some more 

What can we tell you that would make you feel 
As though this all were worthwhile? 
Oh, welcome home 

No, I know it's not the same 
Cause now it's just a game 
That we don't want to lose 
No, no time to contemplate 
My conscience was too late 
And now I can't refuse