G
The postman came and brought a letter
C D7
It was from her boy that went away
C G
She gave him up to join the colors
D7 G
Each time he writes I hear her pray
C G
Dear God watch over my boy in service
D7
Help him win the victory there
C G
And when this cruel old war is over
D7 G
Send him home to mother's prayer
The day he left they walked together
C D7
Down to the train that took him away
C G
She knew her boy would be a hero
D7 G
Her smiling eyes just seemed to pray
C G
Dear God watch over my boy in service
D7
Help him win the victory there
C G
And when this cruel old war is over
D7 G
Send him home to mother's prayer
Oh soldier boy don't ever forget her
C D7
She prays to God for you each day
C G
That harm may never overtake you
D7 G
When you're fighting far away
C G
Dear God watch over my boy in service
D7
Help him win the victory there
C G
And when this cruel old war is over
D7 G
Send him home to mother's prayer
