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