Stranger In My Home

#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------# # STRANGER IN MY HOME One night it was dark and was storming And along came a tramp in the storm He was making his way to the station To catch him a long distance train Can I sleep in your barn tonight mister For it's cold sleeping out on the ground And I'll tell you a story kind mister For it runs through my heart like a storm It was three years ago last December I will never forget that sad day When a stranger came out from the city And he said that he wanted to stay My wife said she'd like to be earning Some things to add to our home She coaxed till I finally consented That this stranger could stay in our home One night coming home from my work sir I was whistling and singing with joy I expected a kind hearted welcome And a kiss from my wife and my boy But what did I find but a letter It was placed in the room on a stand And the moment my eyes fell upon it I picked it right in my hand Now the words that were written in this letter Were enough-to drive a poor man wild For that hard hearted stranger and Nellie Had run off and had taken my child Now I know there's a God up in heaven As I've always been taught to believe And I know that he'll give to that stranger The dues that he aught to receive