Robe Of White - The Louvin Brothers

作词：Charlie Louvin/Eddie Hill/Ira Louvin

The postman knocked and waited

For her sweet face to appear

A face that showed her heart was full of joy

In the cottage doorway smiling through her tears

Each time he brought a message from her boy

Her calloused hands were trembling

The postman noticed too

That her sweet and anxious face was white

Would this be the letter

That she had waited for

And would it tell her that he was alright

I' m sorry said the postman

I must ask you to sign

This little book that I have brought along

You see this letter' registered

He slowly bowed his head

And then she knew that there was something wrong

The address on the corner

Of this envelope of blue

Told her that her darling son was dead

Where Jimmys name and number

Had always been before

His captain' name was written there instead

Dear God they' made my darling' grave

Thou knowest of his soul

She prays a humble prayer to God each night

Place on his grave a blooming rose

So all the world can see

My soldier boy has won his robe of white