A Letter From Vietnam

Take care, don’t let a thing steer you wrong
Oh no, my pretty
There’s so much confusion in our lives today
That could turn our hearts another away
And beware, don’t let the time seem so long
Oh, so long
Just count your blessings one by one
And you’ll see just what love has done

I’m away not by chance nor choice
And you’d better believe me, I have no voice
Now if I had my way, you know what I’d say
I’ll be back in your arms, right back in your arms to stay

So hold on, this will be over before long
It’s a burden to bear
But somebody somewhere cares about our future

Now I could start this letter
By saying I’m doing just fine
And hoping by the time my letter reaches you darling
You’d be doing just the same
You know, I would even go so far as to say
That I’m really not afraid
But I’d only be lying
And you might start crying

Baby baby baby baby
Just keep your trust
Oh baby, even though we’re apart
You’re right here in my heart
And the danger, the danger’s so much greater
When it comes to losing you
I’ve lost many a friend
That’s why we’ve got to win and meanwhile
I’ll keep writing these letters
Keep on writing these letters home