Sky Pilot Lyrics - The Animals

He blesses the boys, as they stand in line 

The smell of gun grease and their bayonets they shine 

He's there to help them all that he can 

To make them feel wanted he's a good holy man 

Sky Pilot 

Sky Pilot 

How high can you fly? 

You'll never, never, never, reach the sky 

He smiles at the young soldiers, tells them it's all right 

He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight 

Soon there'll be blood and many will die 

Mothers and fathers back home they will cry 

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You're soldiers of God you must understand 

The fate of your country is in your young hands 

May God give you strength 

Do your job well 

If it all was worth it 

Only time it will tell 

Sky Pilot 

Sky Pilot 

How high can you fly? 

You'll never, never, never, reach the sky 

He mumbles a prayer and it ends with a smile 

The order is given, they move down the line 

But he'll stay behind, and he'll meditate 

But it won't stop the bleeding, or ease the hate 

As the young men move out into the battle zone 

He feels good, with God you're never alone 

He feels so tired as he lays on his bed 

Hopes the men will find courage in the words that he said 

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Sky Pilot 

Sky Pilot 

How high can you fly? 

You'll never, never, never, reach the sky 

In the morning they return with tears in their eyes 

The stench of death lifts up to the skies 

A young soldier so ill, looks at the Sky Pilot 

Remembers the words 'Thou shalt not kill'. 

Sky Pilot 

Sky Pilot 

How high can you fly? 

You'll never, never, never, reach the sky