A LETTER TO TOM - Traditional



1. I've wandered by the village Tom
   I've set beneath the tree
   Upon the schoolhouse playing ground
   That sheltered you and me
   But none are left to greet me Tom
   And few are left to know
   That played with us upon the green
   Just fifteen years ago

2. The river's running just as still
   The willows on its side
   Are larger than they were dear Tom
   The stream appears less wide
   But in kneeling down beside the stream
   Dear Tom I startled so
   To see how sadly I am changed
   Since fifteen years ago

   But when our time shall come dear Tom
   And we are called to go
   I hope they'll lay us where we played
   Just fifteen years ago

   Just fifteen years ago



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