If you're reading this

My momma's sitting there

Looks like I only got a one-way ticket over here

I sure wish I could give you one more kiss

War was just a game we played when we were kids

Well I'm laying down my gun

I'm hanging up my boots

I'm up here with God

And we're both watching over you

So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of town

And know my soul

Is where my momma always prayed that it would go

If you're reading this, I'm already home

If you're reading this

Halfway 'round the world

I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl

I hope she looks like you

I hope she fights like me

And stands up for the innocent and the weak

I'm laying down my gun

Hanging up my boots

Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes

So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of town

And know my soul

Is where my momma always prayed that it would go

If you're reading this, I'm already home

If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day

You move on and find someone else, and that's okay

Just remember this: I'm in a better place

Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing "Amazing Grace"

So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of town

And know my soul

Is where my momma always prayed that it would go

If you're reading this

If you're reading this

I'm already home