Soldier boy why feel blue Don't you believe that she will be true It's written in the book That she was meant for only you Soldier boy tell me why do you cry When you return she'll rush to your side It's written in the book That she was meant for only you So prove your love is true She'll be there to say 'I do' And if you go o'er sea or land She'll make you understand While you're gone oh try to believe Her love for you is really for real It's written in the book That she was meant for only you So prove your love is true She'll be there to say 'I do' And if you go o'er sea or land She'll make you understand While you're gone oh try to believe Her love for you is really for real It's written in the book That she was meant for only you