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Letter From A Distant Shore Lyrics by Bernard Fanning

Brutal Dawn

2017

Dear brother
You would not believe
What this killing field forced my eyes to see
From the sniper’s post with a trembling hand
I put a bullet into another man
I watched the crimson bloom on his uniform
Billow like a cloud ‘til his life was gone
With the killer’s stain heavy on me now
I fix my bayonet for the final hour
When that whistle blows
Its mournful sound will deliver me to the hungry mouths
Of the howling hounds of Hell
When the snowball comes on the recruitment drive
Don’t let your heart swell up with unfounded pride
For a distant king you’ll be fighting for
Lay you down to waste on a distant shore
The killer’s stain heavy on me now
I fix my bayonet for the final hour
When that whistle blows
Its mournful sound will deliver me to the hungry mouths
Of the howling hounds of Hell
The howling hounds of Hell
The howling hounds of Hell
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Bernard Fanning

Bernard Fanning

About “Letter From A Distant Shore” by Bernard Fanning

Read the complete lyrics to "Letter From A Distant Shore" by Bernard Fanning from the album "Brutal Dawn" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Australia, Folk Rock, Rock.

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"Letter From A Distant Shore" is credited to Bernard Fanning. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Letter From A Distant Shore" appears on "Brutal Dawn" in 2017.

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