Southeastern Son

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Well I guess I was born with a gun in my hand We'd walk the big clearcuts in the pine timberland Well the army man told me that I could defend the free Aw and draw me a paycheck, get a tech-school degree I said hey now Sergeant, that sure does sound fine Well the sawmill ain't hiring, tell me where do I sign [Chorus] Won't you light a lantern for me I'll be gone but not for long Won't you keep a candle burning Won't you leave a porch light on [Verse 2] Well my hands are still steady and they still hold a gun And this suit of a soldier for your Southeastern son Well tell mom not to worry if she's taking it hard Never thought I'd see action back when I joined the Guard Well all this will be over more later than soon As I wrote in a letter beneath the big Afghan moon [Chorus] Won't you light a lantern for me I'll be gone but not for long Won't you keep a candle burning Won't you leave a porch light on [Chorus] Won't you light a lantern for me I'll be gone but not for long Won't you keep a candle burning Won't you leave a porch light on