You were my soldier
When we were young
When things got tough, boy
You said you'd always be around
Yes you were my soldier
And mine alone
But the time came to find higher ground

When we were older
Your country needed you
They took you away, boy
For the red, white and blue
Now the waters are rising
And the dam's broken through
I'd better start making for higher ground

Time passes by
You couldn't be found
Now I'm all alone
When the bugle sounds
The rain's falling down
And I got no reason
To search for you on higher ground

Time passes by
You couldn't be found
Now I'm all alone
When the bugle sounds
The rain's falling down
And I got no reason
To search for you on higher ground

We the people
We're sinking fast
The things that matter
Are left for last
Our brothers are dying
And the flood's on the rise
Will we ever make it, Lord, to higher ground?
Will we ever make it, Lord, to higher ground?
Will I ever make it, Lord, to higher ground?

I am nearly certain that I have correctly transcribed these lyrics. I listen to each song many times and write down what I hear but there are often lines that I struggle to understand. If you see a mistake and know the correct lyric, please feel free to email me. ( nowsoundsmusic97@yahoo.com)