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]