He walked through fire and stormy rain
Carried the weight of a world in pain
Left his home with a heart so true
The life of peace he gave to you

His boots wore down on foreign sand
A steady soul with a trembling hand
Through sleepless nights and endless fight
He held the torch to bring the light

Oh the soldier's gift is a quiet sky
A place to dream where spirits fly
He paid the cost for you to see
The life of freedom comes to be

He never asked for a crown to wear
For medals gleaming or fanfare
Just a world where children laugh and play
Where love can grow in the light of day

And though his shadow may fade from view
His courage lingers in all we do
A silent hero who stood so tall
To guard the dreams of one and all

Oh the soldier's gift is a quiet sky
A place to dream where spirits fly
He paid the cost for you to see
The life of freedom comes to be

Seven Spanish Angels (with Ray Charles) (Album Version)

Willie Nelson