Christmas in Iraq

(Verse 1)

In the heart of the desert, where the sand meets the sky,

There's a soldier named Billy, with courage in his eyes.

He left his home, his wife, his child so small,

To answer the call, to stand proud and tall.

(Chorus)

It's Christmas in Iraq, snow's replaced by sand,

Billy's thinking 'bout his family, in a distant land.

But he holds on to hope, with a soldier's grace,

For the love that's waiting at his home base.

(Verse 2)

Back in the States, there's a tree standing tall,

With ornaments and lights, but it's missing Billy's drawl.

His wife by the fire, holding back tears,

A child's letter to Santa, filled with fears.

(Pre-Chorus)

But Billy stands strong, under foreign stars,

Wishing he could be where the memories are.

In the silence of the night, he sends his love,

Wrapped in a letter, with a kiss and a hug.

(Chorus)

It's Christmas in Iraq, snow's replaced by sand,

Billy's thinking 'bout his family, in a distant land.

But he holds on to hope, with a soldier's grace,

For the love that's waiting at his home base.

(Bridge)

Through the cold, lonely nights, and the battles he's faced,

Billy dreams of a homecoming and a warm embrace.

His wife's hanging stockings, with a whispered prayer,

Hoping Santa will find him, even if he's not there.

(Verse 3)

In a war-torn land, under a foreign moon,

Billy thinks on the season, like a heartfelt tune.

He writes to his family, with love in each line,

Promising he'll be back by next Christmastime.

(Pre-Chorus)

But Billy stands strong, under foreign stars,

Wishing he could be where making memories are.

In the silence of the night, he sends his love,

Wrapped in a letter, with a kiss and a hug.

(Chorus)

It's Christmas in Iraq, snow's replaced by sand,

Billy's thinking 'bout his family, in a distant land.

But he holds on to hope, with a soldier's grace,

For the love that's waiting at his home base.

(Outro)

So let's raise a toast, to thank ones far away,

Who spend Christmas in places where yuletides aren't so gay.

For the soldiers, the heroes, who keep danger at bay,

May their Christmas be merry, many miles away.