Standing in the darkness watching while you sleep I can hear you softly breathing while I creep Going about my father's business Doing my father's time What's done to me I'll do to mine I woke up one summer morning he was gone Soft light through the window breaking for my son Going about my father's business Doing my father's time What's done to me I'll do to mine Know them by what they do Let no-one speak for you Just this I beg of you Forgive me, forgive me Someday when we sign the treaty I'll be home War is long and lasts for ever and I'm your own Going about my father's business Doing my father's time What's done I'll do to mine What's done I'll do to mine