The preacher said he died too young Over there totin’ that gun For Uncle Sam and our freedom Mom and daddy dressed in black They folded up that flag Handed it to dad And started prayin’ Yeah he went out 21 guns blazin’
And that’s one hell of an amen That’s the only way to go Fightin’ the good fight ‘Til the good Lord calls you home So be well my friend ‘Til I see you again Yeah this is our last goodbye But it’s a hell of an amen, amen
Doctor said he ain’t got long He just smiled said bring it on Well if you think I’m scared You got me all wrong No, a little cancer can’t break me My heart’s right and I believe We all hit our knees And started prayin’ No he never gave up Said the good Lord’s waitin’
And that’s one hell of an amen That’s the only way to go Fightin’ the good fight ‘Til the good Lord calls you home So be well my friend ‘Til I see you again Yeah this is our last goodbye But it’s a hell of an amen
So be well my friend ‘Til I see you again This is our last goodbye It’s a hell of an amen Amen That’s a hell of an amen