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 Wonder if I'm welcome home Been gone for a long time So many things can happen When a man leaves his baby all alone Yes, it took a long time, baby When I knock on the door 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 I wonder will she let me in