Empty Hands and Banners

Verse 1

They cheered the day we came back home

Flags on every street

Town was singing happy songs

People shook my hand

But no one asked about the boys

Who won't be coming home

I stand here with my empty hands

Wondering where they'd go

Pre-Chorus

Was it worth it

Was it worth it

All that we gave away

Chorus

Tell me was the victory sweet

When half of us are gone

Tell me was the victory sweet

When I walk these streets alone

Verse 2

Johnny had a girl back home

Billy played guitar

Tommy always laughed too loud

Now they're just a name

Pre-Chorus

Was it worth it

Was it worth it

All that we gave away

Chorus

Tell me was the victory sweet

When half of us are gone

Tell me was the victory sweet

When I walk these streets alone

Bridge

I'd trade the medals on my chest

For one more afternoon

For one more laugh on summer grass

Or Johnny's goofy tune

Chorus

Tell me was the victory sweet

When half of us are gone

Tell me was the victory sweet

When I walk these streets alone

When I walk these streets alone