From the day I get there
I’ll do all that I can for you
And should my time pass
Remember my last
Cuz, Mother, I always stayed true
I’m not saying it’s right
I’m not saying it’s fair
But, alas, it’s what I must do
So remember this day
And heed what I say
Cuz, Mother, this is all for you
A year has now gone
I’m still alone
Johnny, I miss you
Please come home
You made your choice
I didn’t dare fight
But without you here
It’s just not right
You were right
Its not fair
I need you here
Not there
Johnny, come home
Don’t leave me alone
You’re my son, and I love you
Two years to the day
Since I went away
But in a week I’m coming back
I can’t wait to see your face
And to feel your grace
And finally set down my pack
It was wrong, I won’t lie
For me to say good-bye
But now the light has cracked
It won’t be long now
And I kept my vow
Because, Mom, I’m coming back!
Too much time has gone by
Since I last saw you, son
My tears have not stopped
Even though yours are done
You were just a boy
And I never knew
How different you were
How much you grew
God took you from me
On the day that would be
A reunion, treasured and sweet
But in time, boy
I’ll see you once more
I’ll always love you
My child of war
« return.