[Verse 1]
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?"

[Verse 2]
"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

[Verse 3]
"Tell mommy I love her," the little girl said
"And I pray every evening 'fore I go to bed
That God up in heaven will answer my prayer
And take me to live with my mommy up there"

[Verse 4]
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

[Verse 5]
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 girl's prayers had been answered at last
[Verse 6]
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"