G I keep a light in the window Am Dark band on my heart G Some days are better than others Am Mostly I'm drifting apart Verse
G I keep his picture beside me Am I see the dream in his eyes G I watch the light disappearing Am Into unsettled skies Chorus G You say the world will be a better place G After this war is won G You say no sacrifice to great but Am Every soldier is a mother's son Verse G I know he can't take the killing Am And how it messes with his soul G I know the days are unending Am When you're so far from home Chorus G You say the world will be a better place G After this war is won G You say no sacrifice too great but Am Every soldier is a mother's son (Repeat Chorus) Bridge G No war that can be won Am Every soldier is a mother's son G No war that can be won Am Every soldier is a mother's son Verse G I keep a light in the window Am I keep a vigil inside G I say a prayer for those mothers Am Across the enemy lines Chorus x 2 Am