I dont know you
I never met you
For laughs Ill 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 Im told youre 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 youre 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 Im glad youre on my side

I dont 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 youre the best that we have

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