Every night, just before you sleep Will you pray the Lord, my soul to keepSafe and sound, until I'm home againTell the kids that I won't be long Will you ask the Lord to keep them strongSafe and sound, until I'm home againSo say a prayer for me And I'll pray for youDarling, every day that I am far away Tell little Joe, hello, and I'm on my wayWith a kiss or two, I'm coming home to youThough you're sad and so far away Darling, in my heart, you'll always staySafe and sound, until I'm home againBaby, though you are out of sight You are in my heart, day and nightSafe and sound, until I'm home againSo say a prayer for me And I'll pray for youDarling, every day that I am far away So say a prayer for me And I'll pray for youDarling, every day