The Carter Family - The Wandering Boy Lyrics
Out in the cold world and far away from homeSomebody's boy is wandering aloneNo one to guide him and keep his footsteps rightSomebody's boy is homeless tonightOut in the hallway there stands a vacant chairYonder's the shoes my darling used to wearEmpty the cradle, the one that's loved so wellHow I miss him there's no tongue can tellBring back my boy, my wandering boyFar, far away, wherever he may beTell him his mother with faded cheeks and hairAt their old home is waiting him thereOh, could I see him and fold him to my breastGladly I'd close my eyes and be at restThere is no other that's left to give me joyBring back my boy, my wandering boyWell, I remember the parting words he saidWe'll meet again where no sad tears are shedThere'll be no goodbyes in that bright land so fairWhen done with life, I'll meet you up thereBring back my boy, my wandering boyFar, far away, wherever he may beTell him his mother with faded cheeks and hairAt their old home is waiting him there