I wrote this song for all the soldiers separated from their wives and sweethearts by war. Dedicated to Shelly
lyrics
it's been a year since we were parted
i'm a long way from where i should be
wish we could go back to where we started
or you could come here and lay with me
this trench is dark and the nights are long
in the mud and the rain it's an endless hell
no comfort around me, it feels so wrong
but i look at your picture and all is well
betty betty my pretty baby
when i come home i'm gonna make you my lady
pray for me, that this night won't leave me dead
i love your sweet brown eyes and your dark brown curls
but soldiers all want a blonde factory girl
betty i can't get you out of my head
i got your name in ink on my arm
so i'll never forget what i'm fighting for
i pray that you will be safe from harm
and you'll be waiting when i'm done with this war
betty betty my pretty baby
when i come home i'm gonna make you my lady
pray for me, that this night won't leave me dead
i love your sweet brown eyes and your dark brown curls
but soldiers all want a blonde factory girl
betty i can't get you out of my head
I bought a ring for you
i wear it around my neck
and I'll put it on your hand one day
i wrote this song for you
and i'm dreaming of when i won't have to say
betty betty my pretty baby
when i come home i'm gonna make you my lady
pray for me, that this night won't leave me dead
i love your sweet brown eyes and your dark brown curls
but soldiers all want a blonde factory girl
betty i can't get you out of my head
credits
from The Sorrows EP,
released November 16, 2013
Evan Ritchie: Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics
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