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
