I gave my dog to Uncle Sam in 1943 He sailed across the sea And died for Liberty. Now that you are sending heroes home I just don't understand Why don't you send my dog home, Uncle Sam? He'd sleep beneath Old Glory Right here on Daddy's farm. I'd be close by To keep him from all harm. It's true no more he'll lead me Like he did in days of yore. He'll never be A blind boy's pal no more. No one knows how much I miss him And how lonesome now I am. Why don't you send my dog home, Uncle Sam.