I'm writing this letter to you tonight mom
And this is the reason I write
It's been a long time since I have been home
Oh, I wish I was with you tonight
I recall now five long years ago
When I left there and I went away
I was too young to see I was wrong
Oh, I miss you and dad more each day
Don't ever forget in my heart there's regret
It's not your fault things turned out this way
In the graveyard's a man that died by my hand
We learned lessons but sometimes they're late
This mornin' at dawn I must die for my wrong
Mom forgive me the pain I've caused you
The time must be near the parson is here
And he's prayin' like you used to do