I retreat somewhere up country
Where my memories repeat
I retreat somewhere down the lane
Hoping that the shade has my release
I retreat
The old house at home
Still makes me feel the same
As I did all those days long ago
The old house at home
I retreat where the fruit grows slow
And you can lie low and discreet
I retreat with my sprightly companion
And all the time I can handle in this heat
I retreat
The old house at home