When I left my father's house I was well supplied I made a mistake and I did run I'm dissatisfied I believe I'll go back home I believe I'll go back home I believe I'll go back home Acknowledge I done wrong I'll go back my father's house I'll fall down on my face Say that I'm unworthy And see concern its place I'll go back my father's house The place I love so dear There they have food 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 Acknowledge I done wrong Father saw him coming
He met him with a smile Threw his arms around him Said this is my wandering child Father said to his servant Go k** the fattest cow Invite 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 Acknowledge I done wrong I believe I'll go back home I believe I'll go back home I believe I'll go back home Acknowledge I done wrong I believe I'll go back home I believe I'll go back home I believe I'll go back home Acknowledge I done wrong