Calling My Children Home Lyrics - At The Ryman - Emmylou Harris

Those lives were mine to love and cherish 

To guard and guide along life's way 

Oh God, forbid that one should perish 

That one alas should go astray. 

Back in the years with all together 

Around the place we'd romp and play 

So lonely now and oft times wonder 

Oh, will they come back home some day. 

I'm lonesome for my precious children 

They live so far away 

Oh, may they hear my calling, calling 

And come back home some day. 

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I gave my all for my dear children 

Their problems still with love, I share 

I'd brave life's storm, defy the tempest 

To bring them home from anywhere. 

I lived my life, my love I gave them 

To guide them through this world of strife 

I hope and pray we'll live together 

In that great glad here after life. 

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I'm lonesome for my precious children 

They live so far away 

Oh, may they hear my calling, calling 

And come back home some day...