While I'm AwayWhile I'm AwayI'm gonna write to you every day, my dearWhile I'm AwayI know you'll be concernedI promise, babyI promise youI promise youI'll returnWhile I'm AwayOh, I'm gonna write to youEach and every day nowYes, I willYes, I willJust keep my pictureOn the wallAnd ohPleasePleasePleaseDon't give in to no one at allCause I'm gonna be trueTo you every dayOh, whileWhile I'm awayWhile I'm awayWake up at six by the hornSometime, babySometimes, babySometimes, I wishThat I'd never been bornBut that's okayYou'll be trueEvery dayOh, while I'm awayBaby, while I'm awayWhile I'm awayWhile I'm awayWrite to me every daySay hello to mom and dadWhile I'm awayTell them I'm okayWrite to me every dayAnd I knowI know you'll never be gladWrite to me every dayBaby, pleaseWrite to me every day