It's harder than I thought,nto be so far away.nSo I thought I'd write this letter to you and explain.nFor me it wasn't easy to raise the flag and leave.nBut I thought that you should know hownmuch you mean to me.nI won't be there to see you dance and hearnyou sing the songs we love.nSo please be strong and it won't be long tillnI'm home again.nYou know you make me proudnbecause you're the one that I depend upon.nAnd when I return, I promise,nI'll never leave you alone again.nIt's harder than I thought and you're so far away.nSo I thought I'd write this letter to you and explain.nIt was only a moment.nI turned my head to wipe my eyes andnwhen I looked again I saw your smile thatnsaid goodbye.nMama says don't worrynbecause Daddy's brave and he's comingnhome. But if I could change one thing,nI'd never let you go.nI want you here to see me dance and singnalong to the songs we love.nSo I'll be strong. It won't be long till you'renhome again with me.nWhen it feels too much to take,nI want you to know that I'm thinking aboutnyou, making plans for when I'm home.nWhy aren't you here?nI wake up every night.nI check the front porch light,nmaking sure it's shining bright.nAnd I'll be there to shine the lightnSo you can find your way to me.nI'm feeling strong, but don't take too long.nPlease come home to me.nI'll be there to see you dance and hear younsing the songs I love.nIt won't be long.nIt won't be long till I'm home again!nWhy aren't you here?nI'm coming home!