The postman came and brought a letter
It was from her boy who went away
She gave him up to join the colors
Each time he writes I hear her pray
Dear God watch o’er my boy in service
Help him win his victory
And when this cruel war is over
Bring him safely back to me
Then came the day they walked together
To the train that took him away
She knew her boy would be a hero
Her smilin eyes just seemed to say
Now soldier boy don’t e’er forger her
She prays to God for you each day
That harm may never overtake you
While you are fighting far away