Homecoming
Bond/Jimmy Gomez Lyrics

I guess I should have written Dad to let you know that I was coming home
I regret not informing you about my arrival in advance.

But I've been gone so many years I didn't realize you had a phone
I've been away for so long I've lost touch with modern conveniences.

I saw your cattle comin' in and boy they're looking mighty fine and sleek
I noticed your cattle are in great shape and have a healthy appearance.

I saw Fred at the service station he told me that his wife was awfuly sick
Fred informed me at the gas station that his wife is very ill.

You heard my record on the radio oh well it's just another song
My song played on the radio, but it's one among many.

Got a hit recorded and it'll be out on the market 'fore too long
I've recorded a popular song that will be released soon.

I got this ring in Mexico you know it didn't cost me quite a bunch
I bought this ring in Mexico for a reasonable price.

When you're in the business that I'm in the people call it puttin' up a front
In my line of work, people refer to presenting a false persona as 'putting up a front.'

I know I've lost a little weight and I guess I'm looking kinda pale
I've lost some weight and appear slightly unwell.

If you didn't know me better Dad you'd think that I've just gotten out of jail
If you didn't know me, you might mistake me for an ex-convict.

No we don't call 'em beer joints night clubs are the places where I work
I don't work in 'beer joints,' but rather in nightclubs.

You meet a lotta people there and no there ain't much chance of gettin' hurt
I meet many people in those places, and it's generally safe.

I'm sorry that I couldn't be here with you all when my Mama passed away
I regret not being present when my mother died.

I was on the road and when they came and told me know it was just too late
I was traveling when I received the news, and I couldn't make it on time.

I drove by the grave to see her boy that really is a pretty stone
I visited her grave, which is nicely marked with a pretty stone.

I'm glad that Fred and Jan are here it's better than you being here alone
I'm happy that Fred and Jan are here to keep you company.

I know you're gonna ask me who the lady is that's sleepin' in my car
I anticipate you wanting to know who the woman is sleeping in my car.

That's just the girl that works for me and man she plays a mighty fine guitar
She's a talented guitarist who works for me.

We worked in San Antone last night she didn't even had the time to dress
We performed in San Antone last night, and she didn't have time to change before leaving.

She drove me down from Nashville and to tell the truth I guess she needs the rest
She drove me from Nashville, and I suppose she needs to rest now.

Well Dad I gotta go we got a dance to work in Cedargrove tonight
I have to leave now, as we have a performance in Cedargrove tonight.

Lemme ride your number down I'll call you and I promise you I'll write
Let me note your phone number, and I'll call you and write to you.

Now you be good and don't be chasin' all them pretty women that you know
Be good and don't pursue any of the pretty women you know.

And by the way if you see Barbara Walker tell her that I said hello
If you see Barbara Walker, please say hello to her for me.