Ari Hest - Home Before Dark lyrics

I packed up my bags, Put in my favorite Levi's. Laid my mandoline beside the door. I said to mama: [Chorus:] I won't be long, Don't worry about me, I'll be home before dark. I'll be alright, You'll be fine without me. I'll be home before dark. Bought a ticket To New York City, One way out and no return. I watched the sun go down Across the plains from Denver Lord, how the western sky can burn. Met a boy in the darkness Handsome, tall and heartless. Loved him like an eagle loves the wind Till I heard him say: [Chorus:] I won't be long, Don't worry about me, I'll be home before dark. I'll be alright, You'll be fine without me. I'll be home before dark. My daughter looks like him they say To me she looks like mama, I see an eagle shadow in her eyes Last night, on her birthday, We blew the candles out together I wonder will she take me by surprise When she says: [Chorus:] Mama, I won't be long, Don't worry about me, I'll be home before dark. I'll be alright, And you'll be fine without me. I'll be home before dark. I'll be home before dark.