A thousand miles, dear

A thousand more across the water

Across the shore

I'll say a prayer, dear

For yours and mine

Please think of me, dear

Each night at nine

I hold your picture

Close to my heart

It takes your place, dear

While we're apart

Helps remind me

That you're still mine

To feel your nearness

Each night at nine

[ guitar - piano ]

The bugle's playing

Out go the lights

Even it's lonely these army nights

Go tell kids I'm doing fine

Give them my love, dear

Each night at nine

A thousand miles, dear

A thousand more across the water

Across the shore

I'll say a prayer, dear

For yours and mine

Please think of me, dear

Each night at nine