A word or two to Mary please write a letter for me
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That's what my buddy said to me today
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I couldn't keep from crying sad eyes're looking at me
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He said I'll tell you what I wanted to say
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Oh I don't mind dyin' I just hate to leave you alone
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And I wish that I could watch the children grow
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But there's no use denyin' I won't be coming back home
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Just a word or two to you before I go
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Down on my knees beside him I begged my buddy to live
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I told the Lord to please take me instead
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But a word or two to Mary was all my buddy could give
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And just these words were all your husband said
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Oh I don't mind dyin'...
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[ steel ]
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A word or two to Mary I must have some of my own
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He was the truest friend I ever had
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I'll keep writing letters to her help the children along
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Tell them in a way that it's from their dad
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He didn't mind dyin' he just hated to leave you alone
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And he wished that he could see his children grow
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I'll be standing by 'em as I know he'd want me to
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And write a word or two to Mary as they grow
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And write a word or two to Mary as they grow
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Word Or Two To Mary
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Charley Pride |