171K views · 7.5K reactions | "A Dear John Letter" 1965 by Loretta Lynn and Ernest Tubb tells a story of heartbreak from the perspective of a soldier receiving a breakup letter while at war. The song is about a woman who writes to her soldier boyfriend, "John," to end their relationship because she is marrying his brother, "Don," and wants her photograph back. | Kris Kristofferson Fans | Facebook