Soldier's Last Letter Lyrics - Hank Snow

Recorded by Hank Snow 

The postman delivered a letter 

and it filled her heart with great 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 

and mom I did'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's not so neat 

You know how you did when I was a kid 

And came home with mud on my feet 

The captain just gave us our orders 

And mom we will carry them thru 

i'll finish this letter the first chance I get 

But for now I'll just say I love you 

The mother's dear old hands began to tremble 

As she fought back the tears in her eyes 

But the tears came unashamed for there was no name 

And she knew that her darlin' had died 

That night as she knelt at her bedside 

She prayed Lord above hear my plea 

Protect every son that's fighting tonight 

And God keep America free