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Intro: G Em
G D/F#
You're reading this, my mama's sittin there
Em C
Look's like I only got a one way ticket over here
G D/F#
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
Em C
War was just a game we played when we were kids
Am G
Well I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
C D
I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you
C D Em C D
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
C D Em C D
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
C D G - Em
And if you're reading this I'm already home
G D/F#
If you're reading this halfway around the world
Em C
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
G D/F#
I hope she looks like you I hope she fights like me
Em C
And stands up for the innocent and the weak
Am G
I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
C D
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes
C D Em C D
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
C D Em C D
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
C D
And if you're reading this I'm already home
G D/F#
If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day
Em C
When you'll move on and find someone else, and that's ok
G D/F#
Just remember this I'm in a better place
Em C D
Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing Amazing Grace
C D Em C D
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
C D Em C D
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
C D
And if you're reading this If you're reading this...
G Em
I'm already home
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Tabs by: effigy
Published: 19 Feb, 2009
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