I don't know you, I never met you   For laughs I'll call you Sam   You were the son of Mrs. Someone   I hope she understands      Sam you were all that you had   Are you happy or sad?   I never knew you   But I'm told you're the best that we had      Were you so tall? Did you play basketball?   Was there a sweetheart at home?   Did you write her letters did it make you better   Face the great unknown?      Sam did you feel alone?   You were so far from home   I never knew you   But I know you're the best man I know      Could you tell it was time   See it coming in the back of your mind?   When it was over, was it over?   Sam I'm glad you're on my side      I don't know you, I never met you   Can I call you Sam?   Did you have a son, a daughter with a little one?   I might go and thank      Sam you're the best that we had   You make me happy and sad   If you were here I'd buy the beers   I'd shake your hand and say good man      And though the sun would shine about the same   It's a better world because you came   Sincerely yours, my kids will know your name