[ duet with Ferlin Husky ]

Dear John oh how I hate to write dear John I must let you know tonight

That my love for you has died away like grass upon the lawn

And tonight I wed another dear John



I was overseas in battle when the postman came to me

And he handed me a letter and I was just as happy as I could be

For the fighting was all over and the battle have been won

Then I opened up the letter and it's started dear John

Dear John oh how I hate to write...



Will you please send back my picture my husband wants it now

When I tell you who I'm wedding you won't care dear anyhow

Now the ceremony has started and I wed your brother Don

Would you wishes happiness forever dear John