Each night at nine

A thousand miles, dear
A thousand more across the water
Across the shore
I'll say a prayer, dear
For yours and mine
Please think of me, dear
Each night at nine

I hold your picture
Close to my heart
It takes your place, dear
While we're apart
Helps remind me
That you're still mine
To feel your nearness
Each night at nine

The bugle's playing
Out go the lights
Even it's lonely these army nights
Go tell kids I'm doing fine
Give them my love, dear
Each night at nine
A thousand miles, dear
A thousand more across the water
Across the shore
I'll say a prayer, dear
For yours and mine
Please think of me, dear
Each night at nine