The wandering boy
A D A
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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. + CHORUS
(capo 2nd) (The Carter Family)