Prodigal Son - Dock Boggs

When I left my father's house

I was well-supplied;

I made a mistake and I did wrong

And I'm dis-satisfied

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

And acknowledge I've done wrong

I'll go back to my father's house

I'll fall down on my face

Say that I'm unworthy

I'll seek a servant's place

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

And acknowledge I've done wrong

I'll go back my father's house

The place I love so dear

For there they have plenty to eat

And I'm a-starving here

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

And acknowledge I've done wrong

Father seen him coming

He met him with a smile

Threw his arms around him

Says This is my wandering child

Father said to his servants

Go kill a fatted calf

Invite both friends and relatives

My son's come home at last

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

And acknowledge I've done wrong

Banquet's in procession;

All sorrow has passed

Father's heart was filled with joy

His son come home at last

The elder son was jealous

I believe I heard him say

Gave my brother his portion

I never went away

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

And acknowledge I've done wrong

Father said to his elder son

You've been both good and kind

Not a calf I'll give unto thee

But all I have is thine

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

I believe I'll go back home

And acknowledge I've done wrong