'Long about now, my woman's waking
Shaking the sleep from out of her eyes
Smiling a smile so warm
That smile is making the morning sun ashamed to rise

'Long about now, my woman's bending
Tending the fire and setting the bread
Starting a song, so sweet
That at its ending the fire is burning extra red

'Long about now, my woman's waiting
Shading the sun from off of her brow
Searching the winding road with eyes that try to find me
And longing after me 'long about now
'Long about now, 'long about now