A Soldier's Prayer

I
woke up in the middle of the night
And I heard
My buddy crying

I bent over
And looked to his side
And I heard
I heard him praying

And he said

Wait for me, my love
You gotta wait for me
Don't you let nobody
No, nobody
Steal your love from me

And I
Would like to lend your ears
While I dry
All my tears

And you
Don't have to pity me
By the same thing
That I've been told me

And I said

Wait for me, my love
You gotta wait for me
Don't you let nobody
No, nobody
Steal your love from me

And if I told you square
My soul is square
My darling

I'll be on your side
I hope you understand
I'm a lonely man

I don't know why
I just can't see why
Why you should ever leave me

Just don't mind
I just don't mind
I'll get out on my knees for you

Wait for me, my love
You've gotta wait for me
Don't you let nobody
Nobody
Steal your love from me
Not even a sergeant

Wait for me, my love
You've gotta wait for me
Don't you let nobody
No, nobody
Steal your love from me
Not even a captain

Wait for me, my love
You've gotta wait for me
Don't you let nobody