She made the tea so dark and sweet
Just like her granddaughter's Cherokee eyes.
And there's a salesman in New York,
who knows her shoe size by heart.
And there's no such thing as a walking stick
made with too much care or pride.
A gentleman wears a tie
and makes sure not to be late.
So always say goodbye, and take any advice you can find.
Always know what you want, even though you may not get it.
And wait on me, my darling. I'll be coming home soon.
And wait on me, my darling. I'll be coming home soon.
And if I flew forty thousand miles,
would you let me crash into your room?
When you're shaking like a leaf on a vine
and my arms can only do so much.
I love to watch you fall in February,
before you ever had his watch
before you knew I wasn't perfect
and before our little car went dead.
So take this with you always, and steal only what you need.
Never sign the registry at a sheriff's visitation.
And wait on me, my darling. I'll be coming home soon.
Wait on me, my darling. I'll be coming home soon.
And there's nothing sadder than goodbye
or better than hot coffee and that first cigarette,
unless you count the nights together
that I still cry when I remember.
He said ""everybody walks a road,
and no one gets to choose the view,
but a smart man buys insurance
and mails his payments in on time.""
So, always tip your hat, and say ""Hello"" to the nice girls.
And don't be mean to your Mama, cause you know she don't deserve it.
And wait on me, I'll be coming home
soon.