Mother and father say the homefront's doing fine You're still the talk of the table and the toast at suppertime Still held in the highest regard, you always had your way Even little Tuckie looked up from his bowl When he heard your name today We usher life along, with a handshake and a smile You and brother carry on, we'll be OK for a while Your Model-T is safe Stan stored it at Adam's place 4 new tires and a cover top Rations for gas are all in place Walt writes to say he's alive He's been driving Little Willie's "Peep," And a Diamond T with wind brakes Pacific life just can't be beat! Brother to brother, one soldier to another We hope you'll stay in touch 'Cause the family's losing sleep... I miss you soldier boy, yes I really do And the whole damn family misses you, too! Show 'em what you got Reub You can take it on the chin We've got the winning edge We're red-blooded Americans Take care of your health Reub You'll come back a better man Only 2 more tours to go Just follow the master plan At 18 you've already seen enough to pass life's test So stay in your foxhole Reub The battle's bulging at Brest... When the whole world is another world away You live your life waiting for words from yesterday Ball and chained to a cause that keeps us free You live your life waiting at blessed Brittany...