WANDA JACKSON - THE SOLDIER'S LAST LETTER lyrics

THE SOLDIER'S LAST LETTER

(Ernest Tubb - Henry Stewart)

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The postman delivered a letter it's filled her old heart full of joy

But she didn't know till she read the end sign

It was the last one from her darling boy

Dear mom was the way that it started I miss you so much it went on

I didn't know that I love you so but I'll prove it when this war is won

I'm writing this down in a trench mom don't scold if it isn't so neat

You know as you did when I was a kid and I come home with mud on my feet

The captain just gave us our orders and mom we will carry them through

I'll finish this letter the first chance I get but for now I'll just say I love you

Then the mother's old hands began to tremble

And she fought against tears in her eyes

But they came unashamed for there was no name

And she knew that her darling had died

That night as she knelt by her bedside she prayed Lord above hear my plea

Protect all the boys who are fighting tonight and dear God keep America free