[Verse 1]
Signed the papers thought it'd be cool
Joining the troops fresh outta school
Mom said boy you ain't built for ranks
I said don't worry I got my tanks
[Verse 2]
Day one drill sergeant screamed like a crow
Waxed the floor slipped put on a show
Missed the salute tripped over my boot
Squad laughed but man my pride took the loot
[Chorus]
Boot camp blues but I made my mark
Funny fails in the training park
Life's one war but I'll push on through
Even if I march with gum on my shoe
[Verse 3]
Came lunchtime I grabbed the chow
Spilled the gravy on my brow
It’s hard to aim when your plate’s in flight
Turns out the sausage had more bite than fight
[Verse 4]
In the field doing night patrol
Tripped on a bush and fell in a hole
Radio shouted is the enemy near
I popped my head said it's just me here
[Chorus]
Boot camp blues but I made my mark
Funny fails in the training park
Life's one war but I'll push on through
Even if I march with gum on my shoe