A thousand miles, dear, a thousand more   Across the water, across the shore   Please say a prayer, dear, for yours and mine   Please think of me, dear, each night at nine      The bugles playin', out go the lights   Gee, but it's lonely these army nights   Just tell the kids, love, I'm doin' fine   Give them my love, dear, each night at nine      I have your picture close to my heart   It takes your place while we're apart   Helps to remind me that you're still mine   Please think of me, dear, each night at nine