SOLDIER

THE SOLDIER CALLS HOME

Written by: Barry P. Foley
Copyright @ 15 November 2004 Finished 6 Mar 2019

From Germany, a soldier calls his mom & dad before supper
Cause tomorrow morning he’s up at four and he’ll be gone
In anticipation, his mom grabs the phone on the first ring
She cries out to her husband, John, get on the phone

Oh my son, we really fear for you
I can’t believe you’re going off to war
You are my very own flesh and blood
I’ll pray for you night and day to keep you safe from harm....

Dad says "Son, you be careful over there
I just want to you to come home in one piece
You know I’d give my right arm to keep you from going
We’ll pray for the Lord above , to keep watch over you?

1st Chorus
: Mom, I have trained for this day and I am ready,
And yes Dad, I’ll keep my head down.
And when I get back, we’ll both go fishing
And Mom, I’ll take you, out on the town

2nd Chorus:
A soldier doesn’t asks any questions
When the politicians send them off to war
They’re own sons and daughters, they’re always safe a home
Not dying on some foreign shore

The brave soldier’s voice quivers
Mom and Dad , I love you“[C/G]
As his mother cries you’re my baby
We love you