A Soldiers Letter by Merle Haggard, tabs and chords at PlayUkuleleNET

A Soldiers Letter

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Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler.

Haggard was born in Oildale, California, during the Great Depression. His childhood was troubled after the death of his father, and he was incarcerated several times in his youth. After being released from San Quentin State Prison in 1960, he managed to turn his life around and launch a successful country music career. He gained

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[Refrain]
C G
I'm writing this down in a trench, mom
C
Don't scold if it isn't so neat
D
The way that you did when I was a kid
G C
And I'd come home with mud on my feet

[Verse 1]
C G
The captain just gave us our orders
C
And Mom I will carry them through
D
And I'll finish this letter, the first chance I get
G C
But for now I'll just say, I love you

[Verse 2]
C G
Then the mother's old hands began to tremble
C
And she fought against tears in her eyes
D
But they came unashamed 'cause there was no name
G C
And she knew that her soldier had died

[Verse 3]
C G
And then she knelt down by her bedside
C
And she prayed, Lord above hear my plea
D
Protect all the soldiers who are fighting tonight
G C
And dear God, keep America free

[Refrain]
C G
I'm writing this down in a trench, mom
C
Don't scold if it isn't so neat
D
The way that you did when I was a kid
G C
And I'd come home with mud on my feet