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 [ guitar - piano ] 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