Song Description

This song deals with the longing and anxiety faced by a couple dealing with separation and being apart from each other when duty calls the husband off to war.

Lyrics

YOU'RE NOT ALONE
Words & Music by John Ryan
©2003 John Ryan (ASCAP) Ryanwood Music
www.ryanmusic.com

These are times that make us wonder,
If we?ve seen our better days;
Far away there?s distant thunder,
It strikes closer to home than I can say.

One last kiss before they parted,
As they held each other tight;
Duty called, and off he started,
As he turned to leave, she softly cried;

She said: ?I only hope this will soon be over,
And that you know that you?re not alone;
I?ve prayed the angels will hold you in their arms,
And bring you safely home??

There are those who speak of freedom,
There are those who cry for peace;
Then there?s those sent to defend us,
They bear the burden that most will never see.

Here at home, her heart is yearning,
As she clings to hopes and dreams;
Of the day he?ll be returning,
And she prays that it?s sooner that it seems.

She says: ?I only hope this will soon be over,
And that you know that you?re not alone;
I?ve prayed the angels will hold you in their arms,
And bring you safely home??

Bridge:
Far away he holds her picture,
In his mind he drifts away;
He puts his thoughts into a letter,
And he sends it on its way?

He say?s: ?I also hope this will soon be over,
And I know that I?m not alone;
For there?s an angel that watches over me?
?She waits for me at home.?


Copyright ©2003 John Ryan c/o Ryanwood Music (ASCAP)
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