For the Fatherland (Muss i denn)

[Verse 1] [solo baritone male vocals] Father forgive me For I was a good man But now I serve my fatherland As a father for his son What would become of him If I resisted What my fatherland has become But I have a son So with pride I put on my uniform And I make my salute I fill my paperwork I do my job I have kinder too For the fatherland has called me to duty And I know the price if I fail in it For the fatherland when i come back, when i come back I'll return to you my dear