VERSE 1 (G)If you're reading this And My (D)mama's sitting there Looks (EM)like I got a one-way ticket (C)over here (G) sure wish that I could (D)give you one more kiss (EM) war was just a game we played (C)when we were kids (AM)Well I'm laying down my gun {(Bm) not "C" } I'm hanging up my boots (AM)I'm up here with God And we're both (D)watching over you CHORUS (C)So (D)lay me (EM)down (C)In that open field out on the (D)edge of town And (C)know (D)my (EM)soul Is (C)where my momma always prayed (D)that it would go And if you're (C)reading this (D)I'm already (G)home VERSE 2 (G)If you're reading this Half (D)way around the world (EM)I won't be there to see the birth of our (C)little girl (G)I hope she looks like you I hope she (D)fights like me (EM)Stands up for the innocent (C)and the weak (AM)I'm laying down my gun {(Bm) not (C)}I'm hanging up my boots Tell (AM)dad I don't regret that I (D)followed in his shoes CHORUS (C)So (D)lay me (EM)down (C)In that open field out on the (D)edge of town And (C)know (D)my (EM)soul Is (C)where my momma always prayed (D)that it would go And if you're (C)reading this (D)I'm already (G)home VERSE 3 (G)If you're reading this There's gonna (D)come a day (EM)When you move on and find someone else And (C)that's okay Just (G)remember this I'm in a (D)better place (EM)Where soldiers live in peace And angels (C)sing Amazing (D)Grace [Thanks to Kev Henderson, glogan for corrections]