C
F
C
An old man was sitting at his table one day
F
C
D7
G7
Writing a letter to pass time away
C
F
C
His little granddaughter climbed up on his knee
F
C
G7
C
Said won’t you please write a letter for me
F
C
Oh what will I say in this letter I pray
F
C
D7
G7
Tell mommy I miss her since she went away
C
F
C
And I’m coming to see her real soon I hope
F
C
G7
C
He choked back a big lump that arose in his throat
F
C
Tell mommy I love her the little girl said
F
C
D7
G7
And I pray every evening fore I go to bed
C
F
C
That God up in heaven will answer my prayers
F
C
G7
C
And take me to live with my mommy up there
F
C
He sealed it and wrote on that big envelope
F
C
D7
G7
To God up in heaven you’ll get this I hope
C
F
C
He stamped it and handed it to her to mail
F
C
G7
C
Her big eyes were shining her little face pale
F
C
She was crossing the street to the box o’er the way
F
C
D7
G7
When she stepped out never looked either way
C
F
C
A big auto hit her and sped away fast
F
C
G7
C
The little girl’s prayers had been answered at last
F
C
The postman was passing and picked up the note
F
C
D7
G7
Addressed to the Master and these words he spoke
C
F
C
Straight up into heaven this letter did go
F
C
G7
C
She’s happy up there with her mommy I know
D7
G7
C
F
