50000 Names Carved In The Wall

G There's teddy bears and high school rings C And old photographs that mommas bring G D7 The daddies with their young boys playing ball G There's combat boots that he used to wear C When he was sent over there G D7 G There's 50,000 names carved in the wall There's cigarettes and there's cans of beer C And notes that say I miss you dear G D7 And children who don't say anything at all G There's purple hearts and packs of gum C Fatherless daughters and fatherless sons G D7 G And there's 50,000 names carved in the wall C They come from all across this land G In pickup trucks and mini-vans D7 G Searching for a boy from long ago C They scan the wall and find his name G The tear drops fall like pouring rain D7 G And silently they leave a gift and go There stars of David and Rosary beads C And crucifixion figurines G D7 And flowers of all colors large and small G There's a boy scout badge and a merit pin C Little American flags waving in the wind G D7 G And there's 50,000 names carved in the wall D7 G There's 50,000 names carved in the wall