
Peak
44
Weeks
8
Score
614
Chart Year
1960
[Chorus:] Dear John (Dear John) Oh, how I hate to write Dear John (Dear John) I must let you know tonight That my love for you has gone There's no reason to go on For tonight I wed another, dear John I was overseas in battle when the postman came to me. And he handed me a letter. Aw, I was happy as I could be. You see, the fighting was all over and the battles, they'd all been won. Then I, I opened up the letter and it started "Dear John." (Dear John) SPOKEN: Will you please send back my picture? You see, my husband wants it now. When I tell you who I'm wedding you won't care, dear, anyhow. Now the ceremony has started and I'll wed your brother Don. Please wish us happiness forever, dear John.
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 24, 1960 | 79 | 47 |
| 2 | Oct 31, 1960 | 61 | 65 |
| 3 | Nov 7, 1960 | 56 | 70 |
| 4 | Nov 14, 1960 | 52 | 74 |
| 5 | Nov 21, 1960 | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Nov 28, 1960 | 44 | 82 |
| 7 | Dec 5, 1960 | 46 | 80 |
| 8 | Dec 12, 1960 | 67 | 59 |