Though I never met you,
And we spoke not a word,
I'll never forget you
Through stories that I've heard.
For you, unknown brother,
My baby's mother is pained
‘Cause your soul is in heaven
But your memory remains.
Unknown, unknown brother,
I'll meet you someday,
Unknown, unknown brother,
We'll walk through fields where children play.
Your eyes shined bright
When you were a kid,
Your sisters loved you
And all that you did.
Big brother, big brother,
Don't worry a bit,
Your flame has not faded
Since the day it was lit.
Your life
Was joy,
Your mama's
Only boy.
And when the skies
Are blue,
Big brother,
They're blue for you.
We'll smile like pictures
Of you as a boy
Long before you retired
To heavenly joy.
Unknown, unknown brother,
I'll meet you someday.
Unknown, unknown brother,
We'll walk through fields where children play.