The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #116137 Message #2514566
Posted By: Richie
13-Dec-08 - 06:02 PM
Thread Name: Origins: The authors of the 'Carter Family songs'
Subject: Lyr Add: THE WANDERING BOY (Carter Family)
Wandering Boy is "Somebody's Boy is Homeless Tonight" by R.S. Hanna in 1984.
THE WANDERING BOY- Carter Family
Out in the cold world and far away from home Somebody's boy is wandering alone No one to guide him and keep his footsteps right Somebody's boy is homeless tonight
Out in the hallway there stands a vacant chair Yonder's the shoes my darling used to wear Empty the cradle, the one that's loved so well How I miss him, there's no tongue can tell
Bring back my boy, my wandering boy Far, far away, wherever he may be Tell him his mother, with faded cheeks and hair At their old home is waiting him there
Oh, could I see him and fold him to my breast Gladly I'd close my eyes and be at rest There is no other that's left to give me joy Bring back my boy, my wandering boy
Well I remember the parting words he said We'll meet again where no sad tears are shed There'll be no good-byes in that bright land so fair When, done with life, I'll meet you up there
Bring back my boy, my wandering boy Far, far away, wherever he may be Tell him his mother, with faded cheeks and hair At their old home is waiting him there