Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Again
(Music, Larry Shay. Lyrics, Joe Goodwin, 1925)

Like a kid who stays away from school,
I left to roam, played hooky from Home Sweet Home.
I've been like most any fool,
Who goes away to stay, that's why I say:

(Chorus:) Tie me to your apron strings again.
I know there's room for me
Upon your knee.
Bring back all those happy hours when
You kissed my tears away,
From day to day.
I thought that I was right,
But I was wrong.
Please take me back tonight,
Where I belong
Sing a cradle song to me and then
Won't you tie me to your apron strings again?

(Repeat)

At this web site called Parlor Songs you can see the original sheet music cover and download the complete score.