Gold Star Town Lyrics

A folded flag sits on the mantle

He carried it into battle

It was draped across the box that brought him home

Now, it sits as a reminder to a man baptized by fire

Who won't fade from the memories of those who loved him most

There's a gold star in the sky tonight brighter than all the rest

Keepin' watch over those he loves. It's just what he does best

If you look up after sundown, you'll see him risen proud

A beacon of light over this gold star town

Eight years, three weeks whose countin' since we fought up on that mountain

All hell broke loose and suddenly he's gone

Hung his picture down at the diner, our tribute to this soldier

Through the years, parades, and tears we still feel the loss

There's a gold star in the sky tonight brighter than all the rest

Keepin' watch over those he loves. It's just what he does best

If you look up after sundown, you'll see him risen proud

A beacon of light over this gold star town

Mmmm. A beacon of light

Once a year we gather, lay a wreath to remember

A son from this town who ain't comin' home

When the streets go quiet above the glow of the porch lights

He's standin' over us each night right till the break of dawn

And, there's a gold star in the sky tonight brighter than all the rest

Keepin' watch over those he loves. It's just what he does best

If you look up after sundown, you'll see him rising proud

A beacon of light over this gold star town

A beacon of light over this gold star town