He said he'd be back tomorrow

There she is waiting by the door

He would be on her mind forever

But you know he never thought of her no more



He was a young boy out for freedom

Only looking for a good time

Her heart was game in open season

You know he met her at a bad old time

One smile and she gave him her heart and mind



He had been too drunk to remember

What they did on that old feather bed

Now there's a baby in the back room

And a mama that's gone out of her head



And he did not remember her

But he had a good time

She could not forget that boy

He got her heart and mind



That child grew up and joined the Navy

Got an anchor tattooed on his arm

He's breaking hearts all around the world

He never knew it, but he was just like his Daddy was

He never knew him, but he was just like his Daddy was