Story Behind The Song

I have never experienced what our Country's soldiers have gone through in the big wars. Through song, I try to imagine what our soldiers thoughts are when across the sea in battle!

Song Description

The thoughts and hopes of a soldier at War overseas!

Lyrics

Jane ©? J Aitken 2021

Dear Jane,
Thanks for the comfort in your letter,
It always boosts morale to hear from home,
I Hope you're all safe and keeping well,
I've been so long away, I ne'er can tell,
There's thousands of soldiers, just like me,
Living pawns in a game of strategy.

Ch
When you hear the church bells ringing, triumphant voices singing,
You can take it I'll be on my way home,
Though the deep blue waters part us, they'll never separate us,
For you're always in my thoughts when I'm alone....
You're always in my thoughts when I'm alone.

V2
Sometimes when I'm in the field of battle,
O'er the top with thunder all around,
I get to asking if I am above,
But I wake to realise the strength of love,
For I picture both my son and you, sweet Jane,
And I hope he'll reunite us once again.

Ch
When you hear the church bells ringing, triumphant voices singing,
You can take it I'll be on my way home,
Though the deep blue waters part us, they'll never separate us,
For you're always in my thoughts when I'm alone....
You're always in my thoughts when I'm alone.

Instrumental Bridge (The melody of The Chorus with guns in background)

V3
Right now I'm wondering why we're fighting,
Sacrifice is high; but must go on!
I think when war is O'er, I'll write a book,
And title it, "The Path we Never Took",
We've got to aim to win this bloody game,
Until then I'll end my Letters Just the same

New Chorus:
Can you hear the Church Bells Ringing, triumphant voices singing?
You can take it, I am on my way home,
Though the deep blue waters part us, they never separate us,
For your letters made sure, I was not alone
For your letters made sure, I was not alone.