Hank Snow - Soldier's Last Letter lyrics

When the postman delivered a letter It filled her old heart full of joy But she didn't know till she read the inside It was the last one from her darlin' boy "Dear mom" was the way that it started "I miss you so much" it went on Mom, I didn't know that I love you so But I'll prove it when this war is won I'm writing this down in a trench mom Don't scold if it isn't so neat You know as you did when I was a kid And came home with mud on my feet Now 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 And she fought against tears in her eyes But they came unashamed for there was no name And she knew that her darlin' boy had died That night as she knelt by her bedside She prayed Lord above hear my plea And protect all the sons that are fighting tonight And dear God keep our Canada free