Well I wonder how the old folks are at home

I wonder if they'll miss me when I'm gone

I wonder if they'll pray for the boy who went away

And left his dear old parents so alone

Now you can hear the cattle lowin' in the lane

You can see the fields of blue grass where I roam

You can almost hear them cry as they kiss their boy goodbye

I wonder how the old folks are at home

[ el.banjo - fiddle ]

Just a village and a homestead on the farm

And a mother's love to shield you from all harm

A mother's love so true a sweetheart that loves you

Just a village and a homestead on the farm

Now you can hear the cattle lowin'...