Girls in Saigon City

(Tom T. Hall)



"I wrote this for a friend of mine who told me a story similar to it."



There's a place called Da Nang Village

Cross the ocean far away

In deep concern for one young woman

That's where I abide today.



Today I got a dear-John-letter

From that young woman in the U.S.A.

When I was called I knew I'd lose her

It don't matter anyway.



There are girls in Saigon City

Waiting there with open arms

On my leave I may go see them

In this other world called Viet Nam.



--- Instrumental ---



Stateside girls should take this warning

Be faithful 'cause you can't tell

On the streets of Saigon City

They have many things to sell.



There are girls in Saigon City

Waiting there with open arms

On my leave I may go see them

In this other world called Viet Nam...