If we only knew what we were in for when we entered the army,
We might have stayed in school to keep out of the draft.

If we only knew what we were in for when we were sent to Vietnam,
We might have fled to Canada with the others.

If we only knew what we were in for after we came home,
We might have seen ourselves in a mirror.

If we only knew what we were in for when people treated us with scorn,
We might have fewer friends to mourn.

If we only knew what we were in for many years down the road,
We might have altered history and stayed at home.

If we only knew what we were in for, where would we be?
I think we would have done it the same way we did, Blackhorse style.