Five For Fighting - Note To The Unknown Soldier Lyrics






I don't know you
I never met you
For laughs I'll call you Sam
You were the son
Of Mrs. Someone
I hope she understands

Sam you were all that you had
Are you happy or sad
I never knew you
But I'm told you're the best we had

Were you so tall
Did you play Basketball
Was there a sweetheart at home
Did you write her letters
Did it make you better face the great unknown

Sam did you feel alone
You were so far from home
I never knew you
But I know you're the best man I know

Could you tell it was time
See it coming in the back of your mind
When it was over, was it over
Sam I'm glad you're on my side

I don't know you
I never met you
Can I call you Sam
Did you have a son
A daughter with a little one
I might go and thank Sam you're the best that we have

You make me happy and sad
If you were here, I'd buy the beers
I'd shake your hand and say good man
And though the sun would shine about the same
It's a better world because you came
Sincerely yours, my kids will know your name





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  1. M.... A....

    In the name of my shipmates that are forever on patrol "I Thank You" for this song.

  2. M.... H....

    OMG I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you <3

  3. C.... M....

    If you were here I'd buy the beers 🍻

  4. T.... N....

    "Sam, I'm glad you're on my side."

  5. e.... z....

    love you fife. Is the beginning

  6. m.... ....

    Ugh love this song so much

  7. T.... R....

    Powerful

  8. Y.... N....

    God bless North America's, The UK's, and all Solder's fighting for freedom!

  9. L.... Q....

    Great message

  10. G.... A....

     yeah >>>

  11. E.... D....

    soldiers are heroes, God bless them!

  12. S.... ....

    My name is Sam O_O

  13. S.... J....

    wow I LOVE THIS SONG 

  14. K.... Y....

    Ditto, Stew. Thanks to these brave men and women who devote so much for our freedoms. Our daughter, Rachel Payne, has produced a musical song cycle based upon letters to and from military families during the wars and conflicts. You can see and hear it here: ANTHEM: An original Musical Song Cycle She hopes to have it played in theaters large and small this year, to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner. My favorite is sung by Amanda Van Orden, and is called, "The Brave." Rachel sings one about a very short-sighted and shallow woman, and it's called, "Missing Pieces." Song cycles are unusual art forms, that take a theme and weave it into songs that repeat a common thread. In these, part of our national anthem is woven into each piece. Lawrence Fernandez, Baritone, and T.J.Teshin, Tenor. complete the cast.

  15. W.... P....

    frinch............a soldier fights according to the laws of war.  a terrorist does not.  we have sent american soldiers to prison.  name a terrorist punished by his leaders for violating the law of land warfare, followed by all western nations

  16. H.... F....

     @ Mr21werty. Isn't that every soldier that verses America?

  17. K.... ....

    I get chills every time he sings "it's a better world because you came". Gorgeous piece!

  18. L.... ....

    Annoyed British people on July 4th? China? Oh wait, never mind. Its Kim Jong un.

  19. M.... B....

    Five for Fighting always has such deep songs..

  20. M.... M....

    @thepiemakerinlove: your comment made me tear up
    Your a very special woman

  21. a.... s....

    I know someone like that :( ill see you soon buddy :*(

  22. K.... ....

    I get chills every time I hear "It's a better world because you came"; great song, great video! Thanks, mate.

  23. J.... W....

    beautiful..... <3

  24. K.... R....

    Five for Fighting is my favorite band because everyone of their songs makes me feel like who i am and make me cry! :')

    K.... R....

    Knnobz Reboot he is not a band it’s 1 person

  25. q.... ....

    Hmm...Ill have to watch this again sometime when I don't have to be thinking "dammmmnn I REALLY need to get back to studying for science." the whole time.

  26. S.... C....

    I'm thinking that 1 person accidentally missed the Thumbs Up button... xD

  27. P.... B....

    that is really cool.... i love the scenery....thank you to all of those soldiers out there!!

  28. G.... G....

    This song is perfect, Ive sent 89 random letters to soldiers, thanking them. The loyalty in their hearts keeps us free and alive, HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!<3

  29. 0.... ....

    1 person without any idea of what music sounds like

  30. L.... ....

    This honestly might be the most heartfelt song I've ever heard - it's just so...pure. You can feel the emotion in it, almost tangible. It's not a song to try and be more famous - it's a song to say thank you. Five For Fighting never ceases to amaze me. SMILES!!!

  31. p.... ....

    love this video :D very good job <3

  32. t.... ....

    I volunteer at a nursing home & there's this gentleman named Gabriel who served in Vietnam. he's the sweetest, most charming man I've met. I smuggle in beers, we watch Jimmy Stewart movies, & he tells me stories. the other day as I was leaving, he took my hand & said 'thank you so much for coming. you are just like my old girlfriend, you could be her actually. she died while I was serving, & I'm so glad God let me see her again.' this song makes me think of him. Gabe you are my hero.

  33. E.... B....

    Thank you ALL U.S. soldiers. I'm thiking of inlisting someday. I'm currently 13. Thanks for all you do

  34. M.... ....

    I worked at an elderly people's home for a little while. I cared for a lovely, sweet man called Sam, who used to be a soldier and had medals for bravery. He died soon after I left. This song makes me think of him.

  35. M.... S....

    whos the douchebag tat disliked this?

  36. S.... D....

    i was like... WHAT THE FRICK!?!?! it doesn't make sence o.O

  37. t.... ....

    do your best Tyler ... fight for liberty !! You have American & Canadian prayers!
    God Bless the despised and underrated soldiers laboring for liberty and freedom ...

  38. D.... B....

    i love this song

  39. D.... F....

    This song is just amazing.. I heard this on the radio one day, and I couldnt stop listening to it.

  40. D.... ....

    Oandersen: i'm sorry for your loss, sincerely, shall they rest in peace...

  41. I.... D....

    @OAndersen respect for your bro mate...

  42. M.... !....

    i love this song

  43. O.... ....

    I'd like to dedicate this song to all the soldiers, my brothers in arms, who has lost their lifes in wars and conflicts out there!
    A special thanx goes to my Legacy Vets Brothers brother, Trond Bolle, one of the norwegian armys finest, who lost his life in Afghanistan in the end of June 2010. We will never forget!!

    I Am ...My Brothers Keeper!!
    VNVFFLV!
    LRB!

  44. D.... F....

    how do you make these videos? they are soo good!

  45. k.... ....

    @adar336 same everytime i think about this song i think about all the people that have died for this country and i pray that they come home

  46. b.... ....

    awesome job dude

  47. J.... ....

    thank you so much ^^

  48. J.... L....

    Beautiful job on the video! Keep up the great work!

  49. A.... ....

    Dumb question!!! But how did you know I like to be called Annie? No one but my friends and family call me Annie & I signed Anastasia!!

  50. J.... ....

    thanks :D

  51. J.... ....

    Thanks Annie ^^ I'm really glad you like it.

  52. A.... ....

    My eighth grade teacher played this song for us and now I cannot stop listening this! It is such a moving song! I cannot listen to this song without singing! I sent a video of this song with pictures of soldiers (a tribute video) to my friend and she emailed me back saying she was mad at me because I made her cry! Thank you for posting this video! I really appreciate it! May God Bless Everyone, especially the all the soldiers and their families!

    ♥♥♥Anastasia♥♥♥

  53. j.... ....

    made me cry! great job:)

  54. a.... ....

    Nice video and great song.

    With which program did you show those texts in the video?

  55. J.... ....

    wow that was fast response ^^ thanks

  56. C.... ....

    Great video!