DEAR MOM
(Maurey Harris)



Sammy Kaye & His Orch. (vocal: Allan Foster) - 1942
Orrin Tucker & His Orch. (vocal: Orrin Tucker) - 1942
Glenn Miller & His Orch. - 1942






Dear Mom
The weather today was cloudy and damp
Your package arrived, but was missing a stamp
Your cake made a hit with all the boys in the camp
How they love it

And Mom
The food is okay, don't worry your head
I sleep pretty well, but I miss my old bed
And, oh, how I wish they'd make this army co-ed
Still, I love it

If you should run into a certain you-know-who
Please do this for me
Give her a kiss for me
Tell her to wite me, nightly

Dear Mom
That's all for tonight, the bugle just blew
Tomorrow's a big day with plenty to do
I like it here, but I'm kind o' homesick for you
For I love you, Dear Mom



(Transcribed from the Sammy Kaye/Allan Foster 
 recording by Mel Priddle - March 2009)