Eagle Tattoo

It was brand new and sharp, a couple years ago When I got the courage to give the needle a go Three hours of blue ink, on a young man's skin It was my first, but I'll be back again Just a bald eagle, proud and true For those that died for the red, white, and blue Tags for our uncle and sweet grandad Testament to the pride in country they had Little brother, how'd you become more brave than I could be? You're a thousand miles away, but I wish you could see Brother, you make me so proud of you Hope I never have to add to this eagle tattoo You were 18 and green when you left home Left off for Jackson in that rusty Tahoe I pray those men never come with a folded flag Then your name will be on my arm in another dog tag Little brother, how'd you become more brave than I could be? You're a thousand miles away, but I wish you could see Brother, you make me so proud of you Hope I never have to add to this eagle tattoo Now I don't know where the hell you are All I've got is your last letter and this guitar I pray to God you'll find your way But no matter what happens, all I've got to say Little brother, how'd you become more brave than I could be? You're a thousand miles away, but I wish you could see Brother, you make me so proud of you Hope I never have to add to this eagle tattoo