(Doyle Lawson/Charles Waller/Robert Yates)
(Verse 1)
D
Those lives were mine to love and cherish.
A
To guard and guide along life's way.
D
Oh God forbid that one should perish.
A
That one alas should go astray.
(Verse 2)
D
Back in the years with all together,
A
Around the place we'd romp and play.
D
So lonely now and oft' times wonder,
A D
Oh will they come back home some day.
(Chorus)
D
I'm lonesome for my precious children,
A
They live so far away.
D
Oh may they hear my calling... Calling..
A D
And come back home some day.
(Verse 3)
D
I gave my all for my dear children,
A
Their problems still with love I share,
D
I'd brave life's storm, defy the tempest
A D
To bring them home from anywhere.
(Verse 4)
D
I lived my life my love I gave them,
A
To guide them through this world of strife,
D
I hope and pray we'll live together,
A D
In that great glad here after life.
(Chorus)
D
I'm lonesome for my precious children,
A
They live so far away.
D A D
Oh may they hear my calling... Calling.. And come back home some day.
