Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Phil Ochs
Canonical path: /phil-ochs/ballad-of-the-cuban-invasion
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
Ballad Of The Cuban Invasion
Read Ballad Of The Cuban Invasion lyrics by Phil Ochs on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Ballad Of The Cuban Invasion
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
A thousand went to take the island
Chances strong(?) as broken twigs
And a thousand stayed there at the island
Met their fate fate at the Bay of Pigs
They were told when they arrived
They'd be helped by Castro's men
But they found out, those who survived
That the CIA was wrong again
Why were they wearing my country clothes?
Why were they spending my country's gold?
Who were the friends and who were the foes?
The headlines were lying, why wasn't I told?
(repeat first verse)
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Ballad Of The Cuban Invasion"?
Phil Ochs performs "Ballad Of The Cuban Invasion", and this lyric page sits inside the Phil Ochs catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Ballad Of The Cuban Invasion"?
Yes. The related section below points to Another Country and A Toast to Those Who Are Gone with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Phil Ochs?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Phil Ochs's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Ballad Of The Cuban Invasion yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.