My son my son I pray that you'll come home to me my son my son

It seems only yesterday the most important thing on your mind

Was whether you'd make the baseball team or get the new school jacket

Like all the other kids had

And I remember how your eyes lighted up when you got your first rod and reel

For that big fishing trip just you and your dad

And I remember wiping the tears away when you hurt yourself on your sled

In those days it seems the house was filled with laughter and joy

Filled with your friends and they were all such good boys

And then came the day that you walked down the aisle

To receive that all important diploma

I was so proud but I couldn't believe that tall young man was my son my wonderful son

And then I remember the little girl that was always around kinda tagging after you

She's not so little anymore but she's still around who knows maybe someday

Then you received the call that I guess we knew would come someday

But it came so quick and now you're so very far away

In the land that until a short time ago I didn't even know was there

I know the time will pass you'll be home again

But until that time my darling take care take special care

My son my son I pray that you'll come home to me my son my son