Name: He's No Soldier
Duration: P00H05M10S
Description: My great uncle Noel Ginn was a pacifist and very much influenced by Archibald Baxter. Noel spent WW2 in a conscientious objector's war camp in NZ, along with Archibald and Millicent Baxter's son Terence. This song is dedicated to not only them, but to my own sons, to whom I preach the message of non-violent solutions.

He's No Soldier

from Paper Lanterns by Charlotte Kerrigan

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My great uncle Noel Ginn was a pacifist and very much influenced by Archibald Baxter. Noel spent WW2 in a conscientious objector's war camp in NZ, along with Archibald and Millicent Baxter's son Terence. This song is dedicated to not only them, but to my own sons, to whom I preach the message of non-violent solutions.

lyrics

He’s no soldier won’t bear no arms
He’s no fighter won’t do no harm
So they put him in jail, tied him to the rail, post no bail
They put him in jail, tied him to the rail, post no bail

Lived the wrong life for his time
Loved the wrong kind for days gone by
So they put him jail, tied him to the rail, post no bail
They put him in jail, tied him to the rail, post no bail

Don’t get too bold, do what you’re told
Toe the line and you’ll be fine

You’re no soldier don’t bear no arms
You’re no fighter don’t do no harm
Or they’ll put you in jail, tie you to the rail, post no bail
They’ll put you in jail, tie you to the rail

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from Paper Lanterns, released March 20, 2020
Charlotte Kerrigan: Vocals, Piano
Janet Holborow: Cello
Ryan Gatling: Saxophone
Derek Johnson: Bass
Jessica Clough / Petra Rasmussen: Backing Vocals

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Charlotte Kerrigan Wellington, New Zealand

Bluesy folk soul singer-songwriter Charlotte Kerrigan has been performing in Kapiti for over 15 years with both her original music and covers band Bluesette, and covers group Retro Divas. As well as performing and directing at Coasters Musical Theatre, Charlotte is also co-director of The Wellington Community Choir and writes/arranges songs for this vibrant all-comers choir. ... more

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