Those lives were mine to love and cherish
To guard and guide along life's way
Oh God forbid that one should perish
That one alas should go astrayBack in the years with all together
Around the place we'd romp and play
So lonely now I oft' times wonder
Oh will they come back home some dayI'm lonesome for my precious children
They live so far away
Oh may they hear my calling, calling
And come back home some dayI gave my all for my dear children
Their problems still with love I share
I'd brave life's storm, defy the tempest
To bring them home from anywhereI lived my life my love I gave them
To guide them through this world of strife
I hope and pray we'll live together
In that great glad here after lifeI'm lonesome for my precious children
They live so far away
Oh may they hear my calling, calling
And come back home some day