Yearning Lyrics

Look down the road what do you see he's grinin

He's riding his horse with a rifle the only thing he was given

We haven't seen him in a long long time

He must be tired from where he's coming from

Run to the house heat up some stew for daddy

Go get the girls and make sure that they're ready

You used to ask, "when is he comin home?"

I used to question do I even know

And I would say, "Pappa's not comin home for a longtime

But he's got us in his heart and in his mind

He's fighting for our lives on the frontline

Keep your head up my son in your free time

I know he's not givin up his heart's like sunshine."

Oooooo ooooo oooooo

Mmmm hmmm hmmmm

Now he picked up pace oh I just can't wait to hear his stories

And I hope he stays long enough to take away my worries

It's hard workin all alone on this farm

But it's true these kids are growin up now

I never know just what to think darlin when they ask me, "When is our Pappa coming?"

I just say, "Pappa's not comin home for a long time

But he's got us in his heart and in his mind.

He's fighting for our lives on the frontline

Keep your head up my son in your free time

Keep your heads up my ones in your free time

I know he's not giving up

His heart's like sunshine."