"Hooray! We Won the War" genre: Folk
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	"Kelly lies somewhere between Shane McGowan and Bob Dylan.." IRISH VOICE "...New York's answer to English folk-punk troubador Billy Bragg." LOS ANGELES TIMES
	CD: New City   Label: Mugsy Records Credits: Kirk Kelly - Guitar, Vocal
	Story Behind the Song This song was written at the end of the Cold War, recorded at the end of the Gulf War and is now posted just in time for the next war. Hooray! Lyrics The deep and ugly scars of a war-weary nation Are born by every race and generation. Somewhere the paths of glory got crossed. I'd hate to see where we'd be if we lost. The ones who claim victory won't bear the cost, But they're the ones that you'll hear the most Saying, "Hooray Hooray,we won the war!" When you see the broken bodies lying all around. And the buildings and bridges and schools a-tumbling down, Just remember you did the right thing. It's the proce that you pay to let freedom ring. So as we enjoy what victory brings We'll all join our voices together and sing Hooray Hooray, we won the war! So the next time the fascists come crying and waving my flag I'll read them this list of things that we might have had For all of the money that might have been spared For AIDS research or its victims care, For clothes for all of the backs that are bare, For homes for those that have nowhere. And how 'bout clean water and how 'bout clean air? The time has come for us to dare To say to hell with the rockets red glare To live in hope and not in fear And only then I'll join the cheer You'll hear me singing loud and clear "Hooray, Hooray, we won the war!

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