Verse I
My dearest mother as I write to you this morning
I've been away nearly for ten years
The folks out here are kind enough I find
And to write to you I seldom have the time
Verse II
I went across the bridge over the water
It reminds me of when you took me there
I'll be back again in a day or two
There is but one thing I ask of you
Chorus
For me will you wait for me back home
I've been away a long time but I'm weary of being alone
For me will you wait for me just like you gave my faith to me
For me will you wait for me back home
Verse III
Living out here was nice enough for awhile
The sights I've seen and the friends I have made
I wonder does my home still look the same
As it did the day I left on the train
Verse IV
Before I close my letter I must tell you
I never forgot about you at home
The clothes you made me are still what I wear
And I long to sit back down in my empty chair