Gonna Write a Letter

I'm gonna write a letter, gonna mail it today

Just as soon as I think of the words to say

I've been needing to send it for nearly a year

There's a woman back home who's waiting to hear

I meant to tell you, dear Susannah

I'm a long way from Louisiana and you

And I know I promised to be returning

Just as soon as I've saved the money I'm earning for you

But I'm married to twins and I'm living in Peru

Well, I'm gonna write a letter

Get it off my mind

But you know the words

Are so hard to find

Sitting, thinking with my pen in my hand

How can I make her understand?

I meant to tell you, dear Julia

I'm a long way from the States, mosquitoes and you

I'll send some money to help with the kids

I'd like to thank you for all that you did

It's true Louisiana, and I'm with Susannah, too

Got me a letter, it arrived today

The words I read just blew me away

I don't believe I've ever felt so low

How could Susannah treat me so?

She said, "I meant to tell you, my sweet honey

I'm a long way from your love, your money and you

Please don't think me under

And I do believe you'll understand me too

I got a bar and grill with Phil in Kalamazoo