Ma cried like a lady Pa cried like a man 1963 - one less Kennedy And I was too young to understand And the years flew by in colours Each one a little faster than before And as the war caused some to cry I'd identify My TV keeping score Growing up - in the shadow of the U.S.A. Trying to find - the meaning of life today America - it's a heavy kind of role you Play you're the hero - you're the villain your every move is on display Ma cried like a lady Pa cried like a man 1963 - one less Kennedy And I was too young to understand We were all too young to understand