Dear Uncle Sam

Album: I Like 'Em Country (1966)
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  • Dear Uncle Sam I know you're a busy man
    And tonight I write to you through tears with a trembling hand
    My darling answered when he got that call from you
    You said you really need him but you don't need him like I do
    Don't misunderstand I know he's fighting for our land
    I really love my country but I also love my man
    He proudly wears the colors of the old red white and blue
    While I wear a heartache since he left me for you
    [ trumpet ]
    Dear Uncle Sam I just got your telegram
    And I can't believe that this is me shaking like I am
    For it said I'm sorry to inform you




    Writer/s: LORETTA LYNN
    Publisher: SURE - FIRE MUSIC COMPANY
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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