You Are My Sunshine

The eldest of us all

He would pick me up after work

And sing to me I was his baby sister

You are my sunshine my only sunshine

I loved him so big and solid so good

I used to hug his neck as he lifted me

Like a feather in his arms

I love you Joe

There was a war in far off  land

I do not understand wars

He went away in a soldiers uniform

I waited at the gate for him every day

Two soldiers came today and talked to mom

She wept and held her head in her hands

At night in my sleep I see you Joe

You lift me up in your strong arms

So safe so loving so sweet

In the distance from a long way away

when skies are grey

I feel safe again Joe