The Soldier Blues were trapped on a hillside
The battle ragin' all around
The sergeant cried, "We've gotta hang on boys
We've gotta hold this piece of ground
I need a volunteer to ride out
And bring us back some extra men"
And Billy's hand was up in a moment
Forgettin' all the words she said, she said
"Billy, don't be a hero, don't be a fool with your life
Billy, don't be a hero, come back and make me your wife"
And as Billy started to go, she said, "Keep your pretty head low
Billy, don't be a hero, come back to me"