Well, I wonder how the old folks are at home I wonder if they'll miss me when I'm gone? I wonder if they pray for their boy who went away And left his dear old parents all alone Now, you can hear the cattle lowing in the lane You can almost see the fields of bluegra** green You can almost hear them cry, as they kissed their boy goodbye I wonder how the old folks are at home? Just a village and a homestead on the farm And a mother's love to shield you from all harm A sweetheart brave and true, the place to love so dear Just a village and a homestead on the farm Now, you can hear the cattle lowing in the lane You can almost see the fields of bluegra** green You can almost hear them cry, as they kissed their boy goodbye I wonder how the old folks are at home?