Lyrics:
Mother I've wandered away from the fold,
Far far away from the sweet days of old;
I know you'll pray, each night and day,
Now I confess I was wrong to stray.
chorus:
Pal of all pals, I'm lonesome,
Gal of all gals, I'm blue.
I'd never find another as fine
Or half so good and true.
Through this wide world I wander,
Good friends I find are few,
No more I'll roam, I'm coming home
Pal of all pals, for you.
Though you've grown old it is easy to see,
Every gray hair makes you dearer to me;
Sorrow and care, You've had your share,
Just dry your eyes for I'll soon be there.
(chorus)
spoken:
Once as a baby I lay on your breast,
I seemed to know that your care was best;
Then as a child how I climbed on your knee,
You made my life paradise to me.
And though I strayed, you will be repaid,
I've learned a lesson, it's true;
No more I'll roam, I'm coming home
Pal of all pals, for you.