Preacher said he died too young Over there totin' that gun For Uncle Sam and our freedom Mom and Daddy dressed in black They folded up that flag handed it to dad and Started prayin' Yeah he went out twenty-one guns blazin' An' that's hell of an amen That's the only way to go Fightin' the good fight 'Til the good Lord calls you home And so be well my friend 'Til I see you again This is our last goodbye But it's a hell of an amen Doctor said he ain't got long He just smiled said bring it on If you think I'm scared You got it all wrong A little cancer can't break me My heart's right and I believe We all hit our knees Started prayin' Naw he never gave up Said the Good Lord's waitin' An' that's hell of an amen That's the only way to go Fightin' the good fight 'Til the Good Lord calls you home So be well my friend 'Til I see you again Yeah this is our last goodbye But it's a hell of an amen So be well my friend 'Til I see you again This is our last goodbye But it's a hell of an amen