If you're reading this Mommas sittin there Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here Sure wish I Could give you one more kiss And war was just a game we played when were kids
I'm laying down my gun I'm hanging up boots I'm up here God and we're both watching over you
[Chorus]: lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town And know my soul Is where my always prayed That it would go And if you're reading this I'm already home
If you're reading this way around the world I won't be there To see the birth of our little girl I hope she looks like you I hope she fights like me Stand up for the innocent and weak
laying down my gun I'm hanging up boots Tell dad I don't that I followed in his shoes
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If you're reading this There's going to come a day When move on And find some one else And that's OK Just remember this I'm a better place Where soldiers live in peace And angels sing amazing grace.