I'm writing this letter to you tonight mom and this is the reason I write

It's been a long time since I have been home oh I wish I was with you tonight

I recall now five long years ago when I left there and I went away

I was too young to see I was wrong oh I miss you and dad more each day

[ steel ]

Don't ever forget in my heart there's regret

It's not your fault things turned out this way

In the gaveyard's a man that died by my hand

We learned lessons but sometimes they lay

This morning at dawn I must die for my wrong

Mom forgive me the pain I've caused you

The time must be near the parson is here and he's praying like you used to do