Soldier's Last Letter Lyrics - Dave Dudley

Recorded by Ernest Tubb 

Written by Sgt. Henry Stewart and Ernest Tubb 

When the postman delivered a letter 

It filled her dear heart full of joy 

But she didn't know til she read the inside 

It was the last one from her darling boy. 

Dear Mom, was the way that it started 

I miss you so much, it went on 

Mom, I didn't know, that I loved 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 I'd come home with mud on my feet. 

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 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 darling had died. 

That night as she knealt by her bedside 

She prayed Lord above hear my plea 

And protect all the sons that are fighting tonight 

And dear God keep America free.