Lyrics:

I've just received a letter that was written by my son
And I as I read it, dear God I can tell the damage that's been done
He started off, 'Dear Daddy. How is everything today?
I hope you're doing fine and things with you are still ok
I've just finished up my homework and mom said I ought to write
It's funny, dad, but I guess we both had you in mind tonight.
Gee, I sure miss you and the times that we've had
But livin' here with mom, I guess it really isn't bad
But she's a girl dad and I can't play those games she used to play
She made me take my bullfrogs back and throw my gum away
But dad, I love her, and you know I love you too
Why can't we live together just the way we used to do?
Mommy said this summer I could come and stay with you
Why don't you call her up, dad, and talk her into comin' too?
I think she'd come to stay if you'd just hint a little bit
And if she knew I was writin' this, boy, would she have a fit
I mentioned you the other night in my prayers, and, oh my
She got all choked up and turned away, and was just about to cry
So I got up and took her hand, and my eyes was in a blur
She said 'Some day you'll understand, son', and that's just about all I got from her
Oh, there's guys that come to see her, but she won't invite them in
I asked her why, and she just said that she's not interested in men
She keeps your same old picture on the table by the bed
I think she really misses you dad, if it's not just all in my head
I know I'm awfully little to know all the troubles, there's no doubt
And I hope I never really know, what it's all about
But dad, if you two could just get together, everything would be alright
And daddy, if prayers are really answered, I think I can sleep tonight'