Peak
96
Weeks
3
Score
88
Chart Year
1974
The marchin' band came down along Main Street The soldier-blues fell in behind I looked across and there I saw Billy Waiting to go and join the line And with her head upon his shoulder His young and lovely fiancee From where I stood I saw she was cryin' And through her tears I heard her say: "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" The soldier-blues were trapped on a hillside The battle raging 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" I heard his fiancee got a letter That told how Billy died that day The letter said that he was a hero She should be proud he died that way I heard she threw the letter away
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 27, 1974 | 99 | 27 |
| 2 | May 4, 1974 | 96 | 30 |
| 3 | May 11, 1974 | 100 | 26 |