Intro
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Verse 1
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Henry loves the ballpark, but lately he ain't coming round
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Things have been so different since his youngest boy left town
Interlude
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Verse 2
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The fighting seemed so harmless, families somes disagree
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It's hard to know the reason, why he finally chose to leave
Pre-chorus 1
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But he's gone away, and his father waits
Chorus 1
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And he is watching and he is hoping
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Though his eyes are weary, his arms are still open
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And his prayer, so softly spok - en, please come home
[Interlude]
Verse 3
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Now Henry sits and wonders in that front porch rocking chair
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Does his boy remember all the love the family shared
Pre-chorus 2
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And is he cold, out there alone
[Chorus 1]
Bridge
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To your seat at the table, to your father who weeps
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Every night in sleepless dreams
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He longs to see his face in younger skin
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Running down the driveway again
Chorus 2
Bb F/A
And he is watching and he is hoping
Gm7 Csus4
Though his eyes are weary, his arms are still open
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And his prayer, so softly spoken
Gm7 C
Please come home
Ending
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