Chords with lyrics
Intro: G+G E minorEm
G+G D/F#D/F#
You're reading this, my mama's sittin there
E minorEm C majorC
Look's like I only got a one way ticket over here
G+G D/F#D/F#
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
E minorEm C majorC
War was just a game we played when we were kids
A minorAm G+G
Well I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
C majorC D MajorD
I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you
C majorC D MajorD E minorEm C majorC D MajorD
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
C majorC D MajorD E minorEm C majorC D MajorD
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
C majorC D MajorD G+G - E minorEm
And if you're reading this I'm already home
G+G D/F#D/F#
If you're reading this halfway around the world
E minorEm C majorC
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
G+G D/F#D/F#
I hope she looks like you I hope she fights like me
E minorEm C majorC
And stands up for the innocent and the weak
A minorAm G+G
I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
C majorC D MajorD
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes
C majorC D MajorD E minorEm C majorC D MajorD
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
C majorC D MajorD E minorEm C majorC D MajorD
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
C majorC D MajorD
And if you're reading this I'm already home
G+G D/F#D/F#
If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day
E minorEm C majorC
When you'll move on and find someone else, and that's ok
G+G D/F#D/F#
Just remember this I'm in a better place
E minorEm C majorC D MajorD
Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing Amazing Grace
C majorC D MajorD E minorEm C majorC D MajorD
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
C majorC D MajorD E minorEm C majorC D MajorD
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
C majorC D MajorD
And if you're reading this If you're reading this…
G+G E minorEm
I'm already home