Jan Howard - My Son lyrics

My son my son I pray that you'll come home to me my son my son It seems only yesterday the most important thing on your mind Was whether you'd make the baseball team or get the new school jacket Like all the other kids had And I remember how your eyes lighted up when you got your first rod and reel For that big fishing trip just you and your dad And I remember wiping the tears away when you hurt yourself on your sled In those days it seems the house was filled with laughter and joy Filled with your friends and they were all such good boys And then came the day that you walked down the aisle To receive that all important diploma I was so proud but I couldn't believe that tall young man was my son my wonderful son And then I remember the little girl that was always around kinda tagging after you She's not so little anymore but she's still around who knows maybe someday Then you received the call that I guess we knew would come someday But it came so quick and now you're so very far away In the land that until a short time ago I didn't even know was there I know the time will pa** you'll be home again But until that time my darling take care take special care My son my son I pray that you'll come home to me my son my son