I was flying down the highway weavin in and out of traffic   I was racing time   An old man pulled out in front of me    And I went crazy as can be   I lost my mind   I blew my horn till I got close enough to see   And what was on his car tag sure convicted me....      P.O.W. 3-69    I should salute you from this heart of mine   Thank you for placing your life on the line for me   I'm free!   I pray that the rest of your journey   Is a peaceful one   And may you take your own sweet time   Mister P.O.W. 3-69      The things we take for granted in this life for me are tragic   We should be ashamed   He left his home and family   Cast his fate across the sea    Would you do the same?   Well I sure bet he's got some stories he can tell   Ain't that many ever made it back from hell      P.O.W. 3-69    I should salute you from this heart of mine   Thank you for layin' your life on the line for me   I'm free!   I pray that the rest of your journey   Is a peaceful one   And may you take your own sweet time   Mister P.O.W. 3-69      Let me thank you one more time   Mister P.O.W. 3-69