SGT. ARTHUR SPENCE
(words & music by Richard Neal copyright 2006)

I opened up the letter
From Department of Defense 
To me, the mother of                                                 
Sgt Arthur Spence           

My son was lost in a battle        
Missing presumed dead
For years I've waited                                   
To read what I read

	His remains have finally been located      
	Confirmed killed in the attack     
	He'll return to the air base in Dover              
	My Baby's coming back

His second tour of duty
He had one more month to serve
He was going to be married
As soon as he returned

Then one morning I answered                     
A knock upon the the door
I turned the handle                    
Saw a man in uniform

	He said he was sorry, he brought news of an ambush  
	Where Art's platoon was bivouacked
	I interrupted him before he could finish    
	Is my Baby coming back?
	Is my Baby coming back?
	
Justice, freedom, and liberty                         
Empty words upon a page                                       
As are peace            
Forgiveness--and rage...                  


	In the center of our town
	There is a statue               
	With another name upon the plaque
	Art served his country with distinguished valor  
	Now my Baby's coming back
	My Baby's coming back