From the recording Scary Country
KPB: vocal, acoustic guitar, electric bass, canjolele.
Jim Dower: organ. Chris Thalmann: drums.
Lyrics
If you protest war in Hampton Roads, wear a helmet, pads and cup.
If you protest war in Hampton Roads, wear a helmet, pads and cup,
‘Cuz if the tanks don’t roll you over, some soldier’s wife will mess you up
I’m a peace loving war protester, and I’m feelin mighty down.
I’m a peace loving war protester, and I’m feelin mighty down,
‘Cuz nobody wants to hear bout peace and love in a military town
Take a stroll down Waterside or Military Highway,
You’re to make a friend or two,
But hold a peaceful demonstration ‘gainst foreign military occupation,
Don’t be surprised when the front comes to you.
When you plan war protestation, Tidewater ain’t the place to choose.
When you plan war protestation, Tidewater ain’t the place to choose,
‘Cuz if you do you’ll get a mess of those “Protest-War-in-a-Military-Town” blues.