G C Oh, I've just come from the land of the sun D G From a war that must be won in the name of truth G C With our soldiers so brave, your freedom we will save D G With our rifles and grenades and some help from God G C I want to see my family, my wife and child waiting for me D G I've got to go home, I've been so alone, you see G C You just can't believe the joy I did recieve D G When I finally got my leave and I was going home G C Oh, I flew through the sky, my convictions could not lie D G For my country I would die and I will see it soon G C I want to see my family, my wife and child waiting for me D G I've got to go home, I've been so alone, you see G C When I walked through the door, my wife she lay upon the floor D G And with tears her eyes were sore, I did not know why G C Then I looked into her hand and I saw the telegram D G That said that I was a brave, brave man, but that I was dead G C I want to see my family, my wife and child waiting for me D G I've got to go home, I've been so alone, you see ( 3 X)