C
G7
I was standing by my window yesterday morning
C
Without a thought of worry or of care
F
When I saw the postman coming up the pathway
G7
C
With such a jolly face and jolly air
G7
He rang the bell and whistled as he waited
C
He smiled and said good morning to you Jack
F
He little knew the sorrow that he brought me
G7
C
When he handed me that letter edged in black
G7
With trembling hands I took the letter from him
C
I opened it and this is how it read
F
Come home my boy your dear old father needs you
G7
C
Come home my boy your dear old mother’s dead
G7
I´m sorry that harsh words were ever spoken
C
You know I didn´t mean them don´t you Jack
F
My eyes are blurred my poor old hand is shaking
G7
C
As I´m writing you this letter edged in black
G7
The last words that your mother ever uttered
C
Was tell my boy I want him to come back
F
The angels bear me witness as I am asking
G7
C
Your forgiveness in this letter edged in black
F
G7
C
