One day the fields will be greener One day the skies will be bluer One day the rivers will be bright silver ribbons Running 'round the hills quiet hills You'll see, one day The rains will be softer One day, the winds will be sweeter Sweeter than springtime And the whisper of lilac, apple, pine and pear Will fill the air And one day A child full of wonder Won't fear the dark sound of thunder No dreams of danger When a soldier's a stranger from a distant time, distant world On that morning you stand With tomorrow safe in your hand That will be the day