She said, "Come in, stranger
It's good to have you home
I hurried through
Cause I knew it was you
When I saw your dog
Wagging his tail
Honey, why didn't you let me know by mail
You've been gone so long"
She said, "Come in, stranger
I know you're weary
From all your miles
Just sit right there
In your easy chair
And tell me all about
The places you've been
How long it'll be
Before you leave again
I hope it's a long, long while"
She said, "Come in, stranger
Everything around home is fine
I've watched and I've waited
For you to get back
And I missed you all the time"
She said, "Come in, stranger
Oh, how I miss you when you're gone
I walk the floor
And I watch the door
And when I lie awake
And wonder where you can be
I'd give anything to have you here with me
I get so lonesome all alone"
She said, "Come in, stranger
And won't you listen to my plea
Stay long enough
So that the one I love
Is not a stranger to me"