By Michael Reynolds
Verse 1:
Although you’re getting on in years
And memories seem to disappear
Some things will never fade away
Some memories will stay
There’s one day in each year you will not forget
If this year’s your last year – we will not forget
Chorus:
One more parade – one less digger by your side
One year you’re marching – the next you ride
Hold your head up high – hold your head up high
Lest we forget – lest we forget
Verse 2:
It seems a long, long time ago
A young man far away from home
Friends made and lost along the way
Some memories will stay
Those who died – those who live, you will not forget
If this year’s your last year – we will not forget
Chorus:
One more parade – one less digger by your side
One year you’re marching – the next you ride
Hold your head up high – hold your head up high
Lest we forget – lest we forget
Bridge:
The sound of cannon roaring by
The smoke and fire covered sky
The nights of terror as you pray
Some memories will always stay
At the closing of the day – a grateful nation will rise to pray
Some things will never fade away – some memories will stay
Not for one day but always – we will not forget
Your memory for ever – we will not forget
Chorus
One more parade – one less digger by your side
One year you’re marching – the next you ride
Hold your head up high – hold your head up high
Lest we forget – lest we forget
©Copyright 2004 by Michael Reynolds About Lest We Forget and author Michael Reynolds
About “Lest We Forget”
“Lest We Forget” lyrics were written by Michael Reynolds, state school music teacher, based at Murgon (Queensland, Australia) and music