Dear Joan

Performed by Jack Cardwell
Recorded August 3, 1953
Written by Jack Cardwell

Dear Joan, I have read your letter through
Dear Joan, I just can't believe it's true
Every day since I've been gone
I have prayed you'd find someone
'Cause I also love another, Dear Joan

You remember when I used to go out
with your sister Sue?
And then one night, why we had a quarrel
And then I married you
But I never could stop loving her
And then she said she still loved me
But I was afraid I'd break your heart
If I asked you to set me free

Dear Joan, I'm so happy now for you
Dear Joan, 'cause you solved my problem too
Every day since I've been gone
I have prayed you'd find someone
'Cause I also love another, Dear Joan

So many nights I layed awake
And I tried to find a way to tell you without hurtin' you
The words I just couldn't say
But now since I got your letter
Why, my heart's free at last
And I do wish you all the happiness in the world
Dear Joan

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