Lyrics

A WARRIOR AT REST
Words & Music by David Smalley

He was just eighteen when they were married
He worked long and hard both day and night
But an old chain saw barely paid the rent
Before Friday all their money was spent

He was called to go and serve his country
He was young, he was strong
he was the best
But a young man's eyes
soon grow weary but wise
And he'll do what he must to survive

But in his heart the past is gold and silver
Though his hair
has long since turned to gray
And his memories won't fade
They grow stronger each day
He's a warrior , a warrior at rest

Life's been sweet but soon it will be over
The good Lord's been with him
he's been blessed
And the family he's raised
will tend to his grave
He's a warrior, a warrior at rest

But in his heart the past is gold and silver
Though his hair
has long since turned to gray
And his memories won't fade
They grow stronger each day
He's a warrior, a warrior at rest