Lyrics:

Im writing from my tent in Nui Dat
A candle light flickers across the page
Its about 9:30, there's so much to tell
I'll have to keep it short it's getting late
I guess you've already heard about Long Tan
We stumbled on some VC on patrol
The bullets started flyin', I was forward scout
I should have been the first one to fall
And I wish I was there Carmelita beside me
Stars in her eyes, and the sun inner hair
I've sent home a jacket, I want her to wear it
And don't forget
To tell Carmelita I love her
They flooded us in dark and deadly waves
They pinned us down, we held off each attack
Bullets ripped the jungle, Dougie yelled "Im hit"
We all though we'd never make it back
And I wish I was there Carmelita beside me
Stars in her eyes, and the sun inner hair
I've sent home a jacket, I want her to wear it
And don't forget
To tell Carmelita I love her

And I wonder if I'll ever make it back
And I wish I was there Carmelita beside me
Stars in her eyes, and the sun inner hair
I've sent home a jacket, I want her to wear it
And don't forget
To tell Carmelita I love her
And I wish I was there