Hank Snow - The Soldier's Last Letter lyrics

Recorded by Hank Snow The postman delivered a letter and it filled her heart with great joy But she didn't know till she read the inside It was the last one from her darlin' boy "Dear mom" was the way that it started "I miss you so much" it went on and mom I did't know that I loved 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's not so neat You know how you did when I was a kid And came home with mud on my feet The captain just gave us our orders And mom we will carry them thru i'll finish this letter the first chance I get But for now I'll just say I love you The mother's dear old hands began to tremble As she fought back the tears in her eyes But the tears came unashamed for there was no name And she knew that her darlin' had died That night as she knelt at her bedside She prayed Lord above hear my plea Protect every son that's fighting tonight And God keep America free