My friend died in the summer of '08. Being a FF/EMT his mom wanted a song that was kind of like his profession. Well a soloist sung this song but changed a few words around like instead of laying down my gun it was laying down my badge. Every time I here this song it immediately makes me think of my friend and still brings tears to my eyes.
Lyrics If you're reading this My momma is sitting there Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here I sure wish I could give you one more kiss War was just a game we played when we were kids Well I'm laying down my gun I'm hanging up my boots I'm up here with God And we're both watching over you
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town And know my soul Is where my momma always prayed where it would go. If you're reading this I'm already home.
If you're reading this Half way around the world I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl I hope she looks like you I hope she fights like me Stand up for the innocent and the weak I'm laying down my gun Hanging up my boots Tell dad I don't regret that id follow in his shoes
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town And know my soul is where my momma always prayed where it would go If you're reading this, I'm already home
If you're reading this, there is going to come a day You move on and find someone else and that?s okay Just remember this I'm in a better place Soldiers live in peace and angels sing amazing grace
So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town And know my soul is where my momma prayed where that it would go If you're reading this If you're reading this I'm already home
