Chords for Ernest Tubb. Soldier´s Last Letter (Decca 6098, 1944)
Tempo:
97.7 bpm
Chords used:
G
C
D
Em
A
Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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[D]
[G]
[C]
When the postman delivered [Em]
the letter, [G] [G]
it filled her dear heart [C] full of joy.
But she didn't know [D] till she read the inside, [G] it was the last one from her [C] darling boy.
Dear mom, was the way [G] that it started, I miss you so much it [C] went on.
Mom, I didn't know [A] that I loved [D] you so, [G] but I'll prove it when this war [C] is won.
I'm writing this down in [G] a trench, mom, don't scold if it [C] isn't so neat.
You know as you did [D] when I was a kid, [G] and I'd come home with [Em] mud on [C] my feet.
The captain just gave [G] us our orders, and mom, we will carry [C] them through.
I'll finish this letter [D] the first chance I get, [G]
but now I'll just say I [C] love you.
Then the mother's old hands began [G] to tremble, and she fought against tears in [C] her eyes.
But they came unashamed, [D] for there was no name, [G]
and she knew that her darling [C] had died.
That night as she knelt [G]
by her bedside, she prayed, Lord above, [C] hear my plea.
And protect all the sons [D] that are fighting tonight, and dear God, keep America [C] free.
[G]
[C]
When the postman delivered [Em]
the letter, [G] [G]
it filled her dear heart [C] full of joy.
But she didn't know [D] till she read the inside, [G] it was the last one from her [C] darling boy.
Dear mom, was the way [G] that it started, I miss you so much it [C] went on.
Mom, I didn't know [A] that I loved [D] you so, [G] but I'll prove it when this war [C] is won.
I'm writing this down in [G] a trench, mom, don't scold if it [C] isn't so neat.
You know as you did [D] when I was a kid, [G] and I'd come home with [Em] mud on [C] my feet.
The captain just gave [G] us our orders, and mom, we will carry [C] them through.
I'll finish this letter [D] the first chance I get, [G]
but now I'll just say I [C] love you.
Then the mother's old hands began [G] to tremble, and she fought against tears in [C] her eyes.
But they came unashamed, [D] for there was no name, [G]
and she knew that her darling [C] had died.
That night as she knelt [G]
by her bedside, she prayed, Lord above, [C] hear my plea.
And protect all the sons [D] that are fighting tonight, and dear God, keep America [C] free.
Key:
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C
D
Em
A
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_ _ [D] _ _ _ _
_ _ [G] _ _ _ _
_ _ [C] _ _ _
When the postman delivered [Em] _
the letter, [G] _ _ [G]
it filled her dear heart [C] full of joy.
_ But she didn't know [D] till she read the inside, [G] it was the last one from her [C] darling boy.
_ _ Dear mom, was the way [G] that it started, _ _ _ I miss you so much it [C] went on. _ _ _
Mom, I didn't know [A] that I loved [D] you so, [G] but I'll prove it when this war [C] is won. _ _ _
I'm writing this down in [G] a trench, mom, _ _ _ don't scold if it [C] isn't so neat. _ _ _
You know as you did [D] when I was a kid, [G] and I'd come home with [Em] mud on [C] my _ feet. _
The captain just gave [G] us our orders, _ _ and mom, we will carry [C] them through. _ _ _
I'll finish this letter [D] the first chance I get, [G]
but now I'll just say I [C] love you.
_ _ Then the mother's old hands began [G] to tremble, _ and she fought against tears in [C] her _ eyes.
But they came _ unashamed, [D] for there was no name, [G]
and she knew that her darling [C] had died. _ _
That night as she knelt [G]
by her _ bedside, _ she prayed, Lord above, [C] hear my plea. _ _
And protect all the sons [D] that are fighting _ tonight, and dear God, keep America _ [C] free. _ _ _
_ _ [D] _ _ _ _
_ _ [G] _ _ _ _
_ _ [C] _ _ _
When the postman delivered [Em] _
the letter, [G] _ _ [G]
it filled her dear heart [C] full of joy.
_ But she didn't know [D] till she read the inside, [G] it was the last one from her [C] darling boy.
_ _ Dear mom, was the way [G] that it started, _ _ _ I miss you so much it [C] went on. _ _ _
Mom, I didn't know [A] that I loved [D] you so, [G] but I'll prove it when this war [C] is won. _ _ _
I'm writing this down in [G] a trench, mom, _ _ _ don't scold if it [C] isn't so neat. _ _ _
You know as you did [D] when I was a kid, [G] and I'd come home with [Em] mud on [C] my _ feet. _
The captain just gave [G] us our orders, _ _ and mom, we will carry [C] them through. _ _ _
I'll finish this letter [D] the first chance I get, [G]
but now I'll just say I [C] love you.
_ _ Then the mother's old hands began [G] to tremble, _ and she fought against tears in [C] her _ eyes.
But they came _ unashamed, [D] for there was no name, [G]
and she knew that her darling [C] had died. _ _
That night as she knelt [G]
by her _ bedside, _ she prayed, Lord above, [C] hear my plea. _ _
And protect all the sons [D] that are fighting _ tonight, and dear God, keep America _ [C] free. _ _ _