Hank Snow Soldier`s Last Letter Lyrics

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