Capo 4 Intro: G Em G D/F# You're reading this, my mama's sittin there Em C Look's like I only got a one way ticket over here G D/F# I sure wish I could give you one more kiss Em C War was just a game we played when we were kids Am G Well I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots C D I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you C D Em C D So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town C D Em C D And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go C D G - Em And if you're reading this I'm already home G D/F# If you're reading this halfway around the world Em C I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl G D/F# I hope she looks like you I hope she fights like me Em C And stands up for the innocent and the weak Am G I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots C D Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes C D Em C D So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town C D Em C D And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go C D And if you're reading this I'm already home G D/F# If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day Em C When you'll move on and find someone else, and that's ok G D/F# Just remember this I'm in a better place Em C D Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing Amazing Grace C D Em C D So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town C D Em C D And know my soul Is where my mama always prayed that it would go C D And if you're reading this If you're reading this? G Em I'm already home