Long about sundown, I've gotta be on my way Sad long about sundown, I've gotta be on my way Goin' back to my woman and this time I'm gonna stay Yes, I've been gone for a long time Wonder if I'm welcome home Been gone for a long time Wonder if I'm welcome home So many things can happen When a man leaves his baby all alone Yes, it took a long time, baby To realise what a fool I've been Well, I said it took a long, long time, baby To realise what a fool I've been When I knock on the door I wonder will she let me in