Dear Mama, won't be home for Christmas this year
Tell the family I miss 'em and I'll hold things down over here
Dear Mama, things aren't looking good
But I've still got hope, like you said I should
Dear Mama
Dear Mama, just got your letter
You need to go get that cough looked at
Because it won't get any better
And tell Aunt Betty thanks for the candy
That she sent over last time
And don't worry about me 'cause I'll be fine
Dear Mama
Dear Mama, it's been a while since I wrote
What'd the doctors say this time?
Remember you gotta have hope
I'm coming home as soon as I can to be right be your side
Well if it was up to me, I'd be there tonight
Dear Mama
Dear Mama, it's been a while since we spoke
My daughter, well she's in college, and my boy is 10 years old
I wish they could've met you while you were still around
Because the thought of them not knowing you puts me down
Dear Mama