At mail call to-day love your last letter came, 
I just stood there smiling till they called my name; 
As I read it over my skies turned to grey, 
And tears dimmed my eyes love, at mail call today.

I can't understand love what happened to you, 
The day that I sailed love you said you'd be true; 
But now it's all over, what more can I say, 
My poor heart was broken at mail call today.

I slept in the foxhole amid shot and shell, 
I'm telling you darling it's worse than all hell; 
I thought you would wait love while I was away, 
But my castles tumbled at mail call today.

I hope you'll be happy with somebody new, 
But always remember my heart beats for you; 
Good luck and God bless you wherever you stray, 
The world for me ended at mail call today.