When I left my father's house
I was well supplied
I made a mistake and I did run
I'm dissatisfied
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
Acknowledge I done wrong
I'll go back my father's house
I'll fall down on my face
Say that I'm unworthy
And see concern its place
I'll go back my father's house
the place I love so dear
there they have food to eat
And I'm a-starving here
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
Acknowledge I done wrong
Father saw him coming
He met him with a smile
Threw his arms around him
Said this is my wandering child
Father said to his servant
Go kill the fattest cow
Invite friends and relatives
My son's come home at last
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
Acknowledge I done wrong
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
Acknowledge I done wrong
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll go back home
Acknowledge I done wrong