Prodigal Son (Traditional inspired by 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.

Chorus :

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'll go back to my father's house,

The place I love so dear,

For there they have plenty to eat

And I'm a-starving here.

[Chorus]

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."

[Chorus]

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."

[Chorus]

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."

[Chorus]