I saw this news clip on the tv about a local person dying in Iraq
Lyrics
Theres a knock at the door
Theres a man in a uniform
And he hands me a letter
It’s been two years now
Since she left this house
To make it better
And I knew what the letter said
That’s why I didn’t even open it
Just hit the ground
I couldn’t even handle it
Couldn’t get an understanding
Of why and how
Ooooooo
CHORUS
Light a candle
For the lost soul
Light a candle
And watch it go
Turn out the light
And as we pray
Light a candle
I walked into the room
And images of her and the baby grew
Like it was yesterday
Now her she lays
Dreaming of things far away
How can I tell her
That her momma aint comin home
That she wont be on the telephone
Anymore
No more birthday card or Xmas gifts
No more pennie in a well to make a wish
To bring her home
CHORUS
And as I sat on the bench that Sunday
And I listened to the sermon that preacher gave
Oo
As they said there last words and goodbyes
All I could do was cry
God just tell me why
WHY YOU TOOK HER
