Intro: GEmGD/F#
You're reading this, my mama's sittin there
EmC
Look's like I only got a one way ticket over here
GD/F#
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
EmC
War was just a game we played when we were kids
AmG
Well I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
CD
I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you
CDEmCD
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
CDEmCD
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
CDG - Em
And if you're reading this I'm already home
GD/F#
If you're reading this halfway around the world
EmC
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
GD/F#
I hope she looks like you I hope she fights like me
EmC
And stands up for the innocent and the weak
AmG
I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots
CD
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes
CDEmCD
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
CDEmCD
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
CD
And if you're reading this I'm already home
GD/F#
If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day
EmC
When you'll move on and find someone else, and that's ok
GD/F#
Just remember this I'm in a better place
EmCD
Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing Amazing Grace
CDEmCD
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town
CDEmCD
And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go
CD
And if you're reading this If you're reading this…
GEm
I'm already home
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.