they also serve

she kisses little katie's forehead as she turns out the light

the night ahead in a lonely bed

she's a military wife

she pushes back a tear

then sinks into a chair

her mind says that's the way it is

her heart says it ain't fair

she knows the price of sacrifice

but she's proud to take her place

in that unsung corps of warriors that stay behind and wait

they also serve

those who stand and wait

praying by the phone to learn their loved ones fate

but they're still in the war

let there be no mistake

they also serve

those who stand and wait

jake climbs on a school bus

marches bravely to his seat

his dad's not home to say so long like his friends along the street

he has to be the man at home

as long as daddy's gone

he promised him the day he left

that he'd be brave and strong

so he tells his little sister

don't you worry

daddy's coming home

he's 8 years old

he's a soldier's son

and he can hold his own

they also serve those who stand and wait

praying by the phone to learn their loved ones fate

but they're still in the war

let there be no mistake

they also serve those who stand and wait

mothers and fathers

daughters and sons

they don't wear a uniform or carry a gun

but they're still in the war

they also serve those who stand and wait

praying by the phone to learn their loved ones fate

but they're still in the war

let there be no mistake

they also serve those who stand and wait