There's gonna be a homecoming there's gonna be a lotta good times from now on It's been a long time coming too long coming And I just can't wait to get him all alone then I'll tell my baby welcome home Kids get up and wash your faces comb your hair put on your Sunday smile Cause late last night I talked to your daddy And he's gonna be drivin' up in a little while Let's all be sure make him welcome don't forget to make him feel at home Love him all you can till after dinner cause mama's gonna love him all night long There's gonna be a homecoming there's gonna be a lotta good times from now on It's been a long time coming too long coming It should be hard to break up but it's gonna feel good to make up And I just can't wait to get him all alone then I'll tell my baby welcome home There's gonna be a homecoming