I'm writing from my tent in Nui Dat A candle light flickers across the page It's about nine thirty, there's so much to tell That I'll have to keep it short it's getting late I guess you've already heard about Long Tan We stumbled on some VC on patrol The bullets started flying I was forward scout I should have been the first one to fall And I wish I was there Camelita beside me Stars in her eyes and the sun in her hair I've sent home a jacket I want her to wear it And don't forget to tell Camilita I love her They've flooded us in dark and deadly ways They pinned us down we held off each attack Bullets ripped the jungle Dougie yelled I'm hit We all thought we'd never make it back And I wish I was there Camelita beside me Stars in her eyes and the sun in her hair I've sent home a jacket I want her to wear it And don't forget to tell Camilita I love her I wonder if I'll ever make it back And I wish I was there Camelita beside me Stars in her eyes and the sun in her hair I've sent home a jacket I want her to wear it And don't forget to tell Camilita I love her And I wish I was there