So long dad, home again And the streets are not much cleaner And the quaint old south side scenery Is quaint no more Just older than before Go up the stairs and down the hallway To my daddy's door Your son is home, dad And he's found girl Well, she's the greatest girl In all the world I think you'll like her dad I hope you do But if you don't That's all right too? What's new Do you still work at the drug store? Is that true? Still polishing the same floor I miss my good old dad My but I'm glad to see ya Home again No, I won't be staying here, dad Come and see us papa When you can There'll always be a place For my old man Just drop by when it's convenient to Be sure and call before you do So long dad, so long dad, so long dad