Key: B major•
Verse 1
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An old man was sitting
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at his table one day
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Writing a letter to pass time away
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climbed up on his knee
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write a letter for me
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Oh, what must I say in this letter I pray
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Tell mommy I miss her
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since she went away
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I'm coming to see her real soon I hope
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He chocked back a big lump that rouse in his
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throat
Interlude 1
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He
Verse 2
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that big envelope
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To god up in heaven you'll
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get it I hope
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He stamped it and handed it to her to mail
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Her big eyes were shining,
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her little face pale
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She was crossing the street
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to the box o'er the way
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And when she stepped out
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Never looked either way
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A big object hit her and sped away fast
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The little girls prayers had been
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answered at last
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The postman was passing
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And picked up the note
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Addressed to the master
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And these words he spoke
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Strait up into heave this letter did go
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She's happy up there with her
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mommy I know
Outro 1
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TunerE A D G B E
ChordsB E A F#
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