I don't know you 

I never met you 

For laughs I'll call you Sam 

You were the son 

Of Mrs. Someone 

I hope she understands 



Sam you were all that you had 

Are you happy or sad 

I never knew you 

But I'm told you're the best we had 



Were you so tall 

Did you play Basketball 

Was there a sweetheart at home 

Did you write her letters 

Did it make you better face the great unknown 



Sam did you feel alone 

You were so far from home 

I never knew you 

But I know you're the best man I know 



Could you tell it was time 

See it coming in the back of your mind 

When it was over, was it over 

Sam I'm glad you're on my side 



I don't know you 

I never met you 

Can I call you Sam 

Did you have a son 

A daughter with a little one 

I might go and thank Sam you're the best that we have 



You make me happy and sad 

If you were here, I'd buy the beers 

I'd shake your hand and say good man 

And though the sun would shine about the same 

It's a better world because you came 

Sincerely yours, my kids will know your name