Shawna Russell Shed A Tear
Sarah Martin was a private in the national guard
They prepared her for war and combat
But not the war in her heart
Cause when she looked in her little girl's eyes
Holding her finger so deep
She shed a tear
The whole town gathered and said a prayer as they
Rang the old church house bell
They were fathers and they were mothers but
They were soldiers as well
Sarah stood there had attention
And thought about the coming year
She shed a tear
Heart cried out for those who sacrificed
To pay the price for those who aren't free
She cried out for her little girl
Who's little world was about to leave
The whole town gathered that summer evening
And they brought flowers and cards
They lit candles and they sang … in
In front of Sarah Martin's jar
Even though her mama was gone
She somehow knew she was near
Cause she shed a tear
She shed a tear
She shed a tear, yeah
Sarah Martin was a private
In the national guard
