Emmylou Harris Calling My Children Home Lyrics

Calling My Children Home Lyrics

(Doyle Lawson/Charles Waller/Robert Yates)

Those lives were mine to love and cherish. 
To guard and guide along life`s way. 
Oh God forbid that one should perish. 
That one alas should go astray. 

Back in the years with all together, 
Around the place we`d romp and play. 
So lonely now and oft` times wonder, 
Oh will they come back home some day. 

I`m lonesome for my precious children, 
They live so far away. 
Oh may they hear my calling...calling.. 
and come back home some day. 

I gave my all for my dear children, 
Their problems still with love I share, 
I`d brave life`s storm, defy the tempest 
To bring them home from anywhere. 

I lived my life my love I gave them, 
to guide them through this world of strife, 
I hope and pray we`ll live together, 
In that great glad here after life. 

I`m lonesome for my precious children, 
They live so far away. 
Oh may they hear my calling...calling.. and come back home some day.