Soldier's Last Letter

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Ramblin' Jack Elliott

Ramblin' Jack Elliott (born Elliot Charles Adnopoz, August 1, 1931) is an American folk singer and performer. more »

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1962

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When the postman delivered the letter
Well, it filled her old heart full of joy 
But she didn't know 'til she read the inside 
It was the last one from her darling boy 

"Dear Mom," was the way that it started
"I miss you so much," it went on 
"And, Mom, I didn'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 
So don't scold if it isn't so neat 
For you know as you did, when I was a kid 
And would come home with mud on my feet" 

"Well, the captain just gave us our orders
And mom we will carry them through 
I'll finish this letter the first chance I get 
But for now I'll just say I love you" 

Then the mother's old hands began to tremble 
As she fought against tears in her eyes 
For they came unashamed, there was no name 
And she knew that her darlin' had died 

That night as she knelt down by her bedside 
She prayed, "Lord above, hear my plea 
Protect all the sons who are fighting tonight 
And dear God keep America free"

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