The Lord only knows how tired I've been I'm trying to keep on, but I don't know When will trouble take my worried mind and let me alone again? The Lord only knows how tired I've been I'm trying to make the most I can Of the worn out, run down wretch I am I tried to tell the doctor but she would not understand The Lord only knows how troubled I am Please tell my ma I'll be home soon In time to see the poppies bloom The Lord who knows how tired I've been Will see me safely home again