[ Предположительная тональность: D ] (Doyle Lawson/Charles Waller/Robert Yates) (Verse 1) D Those lives were mine to love and cherish. A To guard and guide along life's way. D Oh God forbid that one should perish. A That one alas should go astray. (Verse 2) D Back in the years with all together, A Around the place we'd romp and play. D So lonely now and oft' times wonder, A D Oh will they come back home some day. (Chorus) D I'm lonesome for my precious children, A They live so far away. D Oh may they hear my calling... Calling.. A D And come back home some day. (Verse 3) D I gave my all for my dear children, A Their problems still with love I share, D I'd brave life's storm, defy the tempest A D To bring them home from anywhere. (Verse 4) D I lived my life my love I gave them, A To guide them through this world of strife, D I hope and pray we'll live together, A D In that great glad here after life. (Chorus) D I'm lonesome for my precious children, A They live so far away. D A D Oh may they hear my calling... Calling.. And come back home some day.