Twenty-One Tear Salute

Verse 1 I woke up that winter day with a chill in my bones Tried to blame it on the weather as it spread into my soul Verse 2 Then I went outside to raise the flag and when it reached the top I saw the car Out stepped a chaplain and sad-faced soldier; that’s when the chill froze my heart Chorus Then a gentle breeze waved Ol' Glory And up above I swear an eagle flew Then in your honor and my sufferin' I gave a twenty-one tear salute Verse 3 I felt the cost of freedom shake me as they told me of your death Nothing they said eased my burden and I could not catch my breath Chorus 2 Then another gentle breeze waved Ol' Glory And up above I swear an angel flew Then in your honor and my sufferin' I gave a twenty-one tear salute Chorus 3 This Gold Star is just as heavy As the day I heard the news I'm still honoring your memory With a twenty-one tear salute Tag Every day I honor your memory With a twenty-one tear salute