Standard (EADGBE)

Verse

I keep a light in the window

Dark band on my heart

Some days are better than others

Mostly I'm drifting apart

Verse

I keep his picture beside me

I see the dream in his eyes

I watch the light disappearing

Into unsettled skies

Chorus

You say the world will be a better place

After this war is won

You say no sacrifice to great but

Every soldier is a mother's son

Verse

I know he can't take the killing

And how it messes with his soul

I know the days are unending

When you're so far from home

Chorus

You say the world will be a better place

After this war is won

You say no sacrifice too great but

Every soldier is a mother's son (Repeat Chorus)

Bridge

No war that can be won

Every soldier is a mother's son

 No war that can be won

Every soldier is a mother's son

Verse

I keep a light in the window

I keep a vigil inside

I say a prayer for those mothers

Across the enemy lines

Chorus x 2

Every soldier is a mother's son x 2