Written by Redd Stewart and Ernest Tubb
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(As performed by George Jones)
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When the postman delivered the letter
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Well, it filled her old heart full of joy
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But she din't know 'til she read the inside
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It was the last one from her darling boy
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"Dear Mom," was the way that it started
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"I miss you so much," it went on
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"And, Mom, I didn't know that I loved you so
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But I'll prove it when this war is won"
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"I'm writing this down in a trench, Mom
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So don't scold if it isn't so neat
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For you know as you did, when I was a kid
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And would come home with mud on my feet"
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"Well, the captain just gave us our orders
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And mom we will carry them through
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I'll finish this letter the first chance I get
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But for now I'll just say I love you"
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Then the mother's old hands began to tremble
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As she fought against tears in her eyes
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For they came unashamed, there was no name
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And she knew that her darlin' had died
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That night as she knelt down by her bedside
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She prayed, "Lord above, hear my plea
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Protect all the sons who are fighting tonight
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And dear God keep America free"
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Soldier's Last Letter
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| George Jones |
