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Calling My Children Home Lyrics by Ralph Stanley

I’ll Answer the Call

2015

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

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

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

About “Calling My Children Home” by Ralph Stanley

Read the complete lyrics to "Calling My Children Home" by Ralph Stanley from the album "I’ll Answer the Call" in 2015. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

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"Calling My Children Home" is credited to Ralph Stanley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Calling My Children Home" appears on "I’ll Answer the Call" in 2015.

Visit the Ralph Stanley artist page at /artist/ralph-stanley for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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