Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son Songtext Some folks are born made to wave the flag, Ooh, they're red, white and blue. However, his death was 12 years prior to the release of "Fortunate Son", so this song probably had more to do with … Lyrics to Fortunate Son by John Fogerty from the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts [Digital Download] album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! It ain't me, it ain't me; I ain't no fortunate … Fortunate Son Lyrics: I'm sitting wondering, watching the parade / In my ever-present chair / People laughing and smiles all around me / Balloons and paper in my hair / There's a man in a car with the Bill from Queens, Ny The anti-war song "Fortunate Son" by John Fogarty of Creedance Clearwater Revival also inspired a book by the same title. The song "Fortunate Son" describes the band's views on war and the army, using literary devices for dramatic effect. Some folks are born to wave the flag, Ooh, they're red, white and blue. "Fortunate Son" is a song by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival released on their fourth studio album, Willy and the Poor Boys in November 1969. Right away in the first verse, one can find a metaphor in the lines, "Some folks are born made to wave the flag/Ooh, they're red, white and blue." The Lyrics for Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival have been translated into 20 languages. I ain't no senator's son, son It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no fortunate one, no [Verse 2] Some folks are born silver spoon in hand Lord, don't they help themselves, no But when the taxman comes to the door Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yeah [Chorus] It ain't me, it ain't me I ain't no millionaire's son… Fortunate Son Letra: Some folks are born, made to wave the flag, Ooo, they're red, white and blue, And when the band plays \'Hail to the Chief\', Ooo, they point the cannon at you, Lord. It ain't me, it ain't me; I ain't no fortunate one, no, Yeah! Written by John Fogerty and performed by Fogerty’s band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son takes aim at the United States’ political and military elite, the men who push for war but are seldom personally affected by it. It ain't me, it ain't me; I ain't no fortunate one, no, Yeah! Paroles de la chanson Fortunate Son par Creedence Clearwater Revival Some folks are born made to wave the flag, Ooh, they're red, white and blue. The Lyrics for Fortunate Son (with Foo Fighters) by John Fogerty have been translated into 2 languages Some folks are born made to wave the flag They're red, white and blue And when the band plays, 'Hail to the Chief' Also, the lyric "I ain't no Senator's son" could be referring to Senator Joe McCarthy, who became known for falsely accusing people of being communist. We have an official Fortunate Son tab made by UG professional guitarists. Great Song.