Merle Haggard Soldier`s Last Letter Lyrics

Soldier`s Last Letter Lyrics

I'm writing this down in a trench, mom

Don't scold if it isn't so neat, the way that you did

When I was a kid and I'd come

Home with mud on my feet



The captain just gave us our orders

And mom we will carry them through

And I'll finish this letter the first chance I get

But for now I'll just say I love you



Then the mothers 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 soldier had died



Then the mother knelt down by her bedside

And she prayed Lord above hear my plea

And protect all the boys who are fighting tonight

And dear God, keep America free



I'm writing this down in a trench, mom

Don't scold if it isn't so neat, the way that you did

When I was a kid and I'd come

Home with mud on my feet