The Missionary Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett

The Missionary Lyrics

    By: jimmy buffett
    1970
    I didn't know we were at war
    I've been away so long
    Trying to help once lost men
    Distinguish right from wrong
    I didn't know we'd killed the men
    Our leaders proud and strong
    The situation's changed my friend
    I've been away too long

    I taught my friends
    How we had gained respect for every man
    And freedom flowed like jungle streams
    While peace embraced the land
    I told them how we'd learned to change
    Our sword blades into plows
    I told them they should learn from us
    What should i tell them now

    Chorus:
    'cause i didn't know we were at war
    I've been away so long
    Trying to help once lost men
    Distinguish right from wrong

    The jungle silence shut them off
    From civilized mankind
    Their nakedness was no disgrace
    No censors could i find
    The population lived in peace
    All brothers on their own
    And now that i have seen the mess
    I don't think i'll go home

    Chorus:
    'cause i didn't know we were at war
    I've been away so long
    I told them they should learn from us
    I think i told them wrong

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