The stakes were high that day
But when country called, he couldn't just walk away
He sent a letter every day
And just like all rage
In only a mother's way
She knew what he meant to say

Wait for me to come back home
When everyone has given up hope
And they stop drinkin' to my name
Wait for me
Wait for me
Wait for me
And I'll return to you

Twenty four is young
She spent every day afraid for her son
She heard his voice in her head saying
If I come back, it'll be 'cause you held on
No, don't give me up for gone

Wait for me to come back home
When everyone has given up hope
And they stop drinkin' to my name
Wait for me
Wait for me
Wait for me
And I'll return to you

For years and years, the only face she saw was
The face of an angel
The face of an angel
The face of an angel sayin', I'll return

So, wait for me to come back home
When everyone has given up hope
And they stop drinkin' to my name
Wait for me
(The face of an angel)
Wait for me
(The face of an angel)
Wait for me
(The face of an angel)
Wait for me
(The face of an angel)
Wait for me
(The face of an angel)
Wait for me
(The face of an angel)
Wait for me
(The face of an angel)
Wait for me
(The face of an angel)