The Wandering Boy

A D A Out in the cold world and far away from home, E somebody's boy is wandering alone. A D A No one to guide him and keep his footsteps right, E A somebody's boy is homeless tonight. A D A Out in the hallway there stands a vacant chair, E yonder the shoes my darling used to wear. A D A Empty the cradle, the one that's loved so well, E A how I miss him there's none can tell D A Bring back my boy, my wandering boy, D A E far, far away wherever he may be. A D A Tell him his mother with faded cheeks and hair, E A at their old home is waiting him there. A D A Oh, could I see him and fold him to my breast, E that way I'd close my eyes and be at rest. A D A There is no other that's left to give me joy, E A bring back my boy, my wandering boy. A D A Well I remember the parting words he said, E we'll meet again where no sad tears are shed. A D A There'll be no goodbyes in that bright land so fair, E A when done with life, I'll meet you up there. D A Bring back my boy, my wandering boy, D A E far, far away wherever he may be. A D A Tell him his mother with faded cheeks and hair, E A at their old home is waiting him there.