A thousand miles, dear 
A thousand more across the water 
Across the shore
I'll say a prayer, dear 
For yours and mine 
Please think of me, dear 
Each night at nine

I hold your picture 
Close to my heart 
It takes your place, dear 
While we're apart
Helps remind me 
That you're still mine 
To feel your nearness 
Each night at nine

The bugle's playing 
Out go the lights 
Even it's lonely these army nights
Go tell kids I'm doing fine 
Give them my love, dear 
Each night at nine
A thousand miles, dear 
A thousand more across the water 
Across the shore
I'll say a prayer, dear 
For yours and mine 
Please think of me, dear 
Each night at nine