I wrote a letter to my granddaughter

I said I′m sorry I don't get to meet ya

I wrote a letter to my grandmotherSaid I really can′t wait to see ya

In Heaven

I heard there's a river of gold that flows through a crowd of angels

To a city that knows no pain, no fear, or anger

And I'm sittin′ here in my tears prayin′

Oooh

Father, won't you please forgive this soldier

He claims that what he′s doing is for you

Father, I can feel you getting closer

And I'm not ready

But we don′t choose

When the bell tolls

When the bell tolls

I thought I'd only ever see it on the TV

I never thought it would be me

Now I′m layin' here begging you for mercy

Wondering if you'll leave or see me through these

Blood stains

Take me with my mistakes

You′re who′s left with this pain

From Heaven

With a ray from a river of gold that flows through a crowd of angels

To a city that knows no pain, no fear, or anger

Now I'm lyin′ here in my tears prayin'

Oooh

Father, won′t you please forgive this soldier

He claims that what he's doing is for you

Father, I can feel you getting closer

And I′m not ready

But we don't choose

When the bell tolls

When the bell tolls

When the bell tolls

When the bell tolls

When the bell tolls

When the bell tolls