[Intro] [Verse] It always starts with the blast of a distant shell Then the smoke fills the air and they start to yell Every man feels the blow when the earth explodes There’s a look in their eyes like a walking ghost And every time you fall face down in the dirt I never will be far Don’t be afraid I’ve got a battle cry So you can follow me    Even in darkness I’ll never leave your side   I’ve got a battle cry   When the dust settles under a wounded sky Then you count who is left saying who survived You never know whose goodbyes you will have to send Then tomorrow the march will begin again And every time you fall weary on your knees I will never be far Don’t be afraid I’ve got a battle cry So you can follow me    Even in darkness I’ll never leave your side   I’ve got a battle cry   So if you’re up against the wall Staring down the firing squad They ask you for your final verse   Be brave Tell them to do their worst I’ve got a battle cry So you can follow me    Even in darkness I’ll never leave your side   I’ve got a battle cry     I’ve got a battle cry So you can follow me    Even in darkness I’ll never leave your side   I’ve got a battle cry