Lyrics:
Day is done
Gone the sun
From the lakes
From the hills
From the sky
All is well,
safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light
Dims the sight
And a star
Gems the sky,
Gleaning bright
From afar,
Drawing nigh,
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise,
For our days,
Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
Neath the sky,
As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.
I must confess I am a Dove from a family of Doves. But I attended a series of lectures on Arlington Cemetery. The proceeds were to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. I listened to many stories about how America brings all of our children home who are killed in combat. Or they are buried in one of American cemeteries overseas. I was touched about Arlington and those stories moved me. I didn’t know so many of them. I also learned that The song TAPS had lyrics. So I decided that I wanted to write on the subject. I want to give my respect to all of our wounded warriors. You were brave and courageous. I wish you well in your healing. I am still a Dove but you all have followed your hearts. That deserves respect.
There are many stunning photos of Arlington National Cemetery on thier website : http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/gallery/Default.aspx It’s good to know our brave men and women can rest in peace amongst such beauty.
idealisticrebel 
I used to play that on my uncle’s banjo.
Wow, that is cool. Did you know the lyrics?
Yes, but I only sang them in front of my grandmother. Reading the words automatically sent me back to the 1960s and my grandmother’s house where I could do almost anything I wanted. I found the words in an old Boy Scout book. (My dad was a leader.) I did not play the banjo well but I loved the peace in those words. I must have been about 10 or 12 at the time.
I’m glad it was a good memory. Hugs, Barbara
Thanks for posting this, although a Dove myself I too have always had the upmost respect and gratitude for all our people that serve. Bless them all.
teri