Just a note for time is short dear Hard the work and long the day But my heart is with you Mary Though I'm many the miles away Kiss the children for me Mary Do not let them pine nor grieve Tell them how I'm working for them Why our home I had to leave Building dams, airfields and factories Shifting concrete by the load I'll be with you in September When I'm finished on the road Just a note for time is short dear Hard the work and long the day But my heart is with you Mary Though I'm many the miles away