Key: G
Introduction:
G D
If you're reading this, My momma is sitting there
Em C
Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here
G D
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
Em C D
War was just a game we played when we were kids
C
Well I'm laying down my gun
D
I'm hanging up my boots
C
I'm up here with God
D
And we're both watching over you
C D Em
So lay me down
C D
In that open field out on the edge of town
C D Em
And know my soul
C D
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go.
C D G
And if you're reading this I'm already home.
G D
If you're reading this, Half way around the world
Em C
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
G D
I hope she looks like you, I hope she fights like me
Em C D
And stands up for the innocent and the weak
C
I'm laying down my gun
D
I'm Hanging up my boots
C D
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes
C D Em
So lay me down
C D
In that open field out on the edge of town
C D Em
And know my soul
C D
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
C D G
And if you're reading this, I'm already home
G D
If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day
Em C
When you'll move on and find someone else and that's okay
G D
Just remember this, I'm in a better place
Em C D
Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing amazing grace
C D Em
So lay me down
C D
In that open field out on the edge of town
C D Em
And know my soul
C D
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
C
And if you're reading this
D
If you're reading this
G
I'm already home
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