soldier baby of mine way across the sea they ve taken you far away from me soldier baby of mine i promise you while you re away i m gonna be true soldier baby of mine i m so in love but i ll be right here to welcome you home when you told me that had to part you know it really really broke my heart i say a prayer for you every night i say a prayer that you will be alright soldier baby of mine while we re apart i hold your picture close to my heart soldier baby of mine soldier baby of mine i hold your picture close to my heart soldier baby of mine soldier baby of mine