Dear God, Watch Over Joe

Performed by Jenny Lou Carson
Recorded November 13, 1944
Written by Jenny Lou Carson

Before I lay me down to sleep at close of day
I kneel down beside my bed, here's the prayer I say:
Dear God, watch over Joe, my darlin'
And please don't take him from the foe
Dear God, watch over all his buddies
For they've got sweethearts too, I know
Don't let his courage ever falter
Keep him as brave as he can be
God, watch over Joe, my darlin'
And send him back home safe to me

He marched away with all his buddies
To help them keep our nation free
And if they're all like Joe, my darlin'
We'll keep our country's liberty
So please, dear God, protect our loved ones
And they'll protected [?] I know
Bind and guide them every moment
And please, dear God, watch over Joe

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