Just a note for time is short dear
Hard the work and long the day
But my heart is with you Mary
Though I'm many the miles away

Kiss the children for me Mary
Do not let them pine nor grieve
Tell them how I'm working for them
Why our home I had to leave

Building dams, airfields and factories
Shifting concrete by the load
I'll be with you in September
When I’m finished on the road

Just a note for time is short dear
Hard the work and long the day
But my heart is with you Mary
Though I’m many the miles away