Song Description
A wife's point of view while her soldier is away serving his country, separated from his family.
| Song Length |
3:30 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving |
Subject |
Long |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
TOUR OF DUTY
Although the war is over
you're gonna help to keep the peace
this time they say you'll be away
no more than 26 weeks.
I tried explaining to the kids
but they're too young to know,
they want their dad at home full-time
they hate to see you go.
On your tour of duty
stay safe and well sweetheart
it won't be long before you're home
I can't bear to be apart, apart, apart.
If I'm in pain who'll heal me
if I'm sad who'll bring me joy
we're on our own the next six months
take care my lover boy.
Christmas Day has come and gone
we're into a new year
just two more months before you're back
it's all down hill from here.
On your tour of duty
stay safe and well sweetheart
it won't be long before you're home
I can't bear to be apart, apart, apart.
We hug when you walk through the door
I try hard not to cry
I'm reunited at long last
with my one and only guy.
On your tour of duty
stay safe and well sweetheart
it won't be long before you're home
I can't bear to be apart.
On your tour of duty
stay safe and well sweetheart
it won't be long before you're home
I can't bear to be apart, apart, apart, apart.