Words & music by Paul Simon 1964
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On the side of a hill
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in a land called Somewhere
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A little boy lies asleep
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in the earth
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While down in the valley
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a cruel war rages
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And people forget what a
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child's life is worth
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On the side of a hill
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a little cloud weeps
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And waters a grave
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with its silent tears
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While a soldier cleans
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and polishes a gun
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That ended a life
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at the age of seven years
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And the war rages on
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in a land called Somewhere
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And generals order
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their men to kill
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And to fight for a cause
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they've long ago forgotten
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While a little cloud weeps
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on the side of a hill
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