Letter To Heaven

An old man was sitting at his table one day
 Writing a letter to pass time away
 His little granddaughter climbed up on his knee
 Saying won't you please write a letter for me
 Oh, what will I say in this letter I pray
 Tell mommy I miss her since she went away
 And I'm coming to see her real soon I hope
 He choked back a big lump that rose in his throat
 Tell mommy I love her, the little girl said
 And I pray ev'ry ev'ning 'fore I go to bed
 That God up in heaven will answer my prayer
 And take me to live with my mommy up there
 He sealed it and wrote on that big envelope
 To God up in heaven you'll get this I hope
 He stamped it and handed it to her to mail
 Her big eyes were shining her little face pale
 She was crossing the street to the box o'er the way
 When she stepped out never looked either way
 A big auto hit her and sped away fast
 The little girls prayers had been answered at last
 The postman was passing and picked up the note
 Addressed to the Master and these words he spoke
 Straight up into heaven this letter did go
 She's happy up there with her mommy I know
 (Hmm)