C F C Well I wonder how the old folks are at home F I wonder if they miss me when I'm gone C A7 I wonder if they pray for the girl who went away D7 G7 And left her dear old parents so alone C F C Now you can hear the cattle lowing in the lane F You can see the fields of blue grass where I roam C A7 You can almost hear them cry as they kiss their girl goodbye D7 G7 C I wonder how the old folks are at home F C Just a village and a homestead on the farm F And a mother's love to shield you from all harm C A7 The sky is bright and blue a sweetheart that loves you D7 G7 Just a village and a homestead on the farm F C Now you can hear the cattle lowing in the lane F You can see the fields of blue grass where I roam C A7 You can almost hear them cry as they kiss their girl goodbye D7 G7 C I wonder how the old folks are at home