A thousand miles, dear, a thousand more

Across the water, across the shore

Please say a prayer, dear, for yours and mine

Please think of me, dear, each night at nine



The bugles playin', out go the lights

Gee, but it's lonely these army nights

Just tell the kids, love, I'm doin' fine

Give them my love, dear, each night at nine



I have your picture close to my heart

It takes your place while we're apart

Helps to remind me that you're still mine

Please think of me, dear, each night at nine