Don't Stay Gone Too Long

Didn't know how many sweaters and hoodies I had 'Til I packed 'em in a box Mama tried to hide the tears in her eyes As I threw 'em in the back of the truck As she hugged me tight, I knew I'd have to be the first to let go 'Fore I drove away, I heard her say, "be safe and, baby, don't Stay gone too long Don't forget to call Hope you think of me when you catch all your dreams Without you, this house ain't a home Don't stay gone too long No, don't stay gone too long" Not even twenty-one, I wasn't lookin' for love No, you weren't a part of my plan My only home was that wide-open road Until I held your hand It's late nights on the phone Two different time zones It's goodbyes and southbound planes But I love you enough to wait Don't stay gone too long Don't forget to call Hope you think of me when you catch all your dreams Without you, this house ain't a home Don't stay gone too long 2 a.m. when I got the call Mama said, "we don't got much time" So I flew home did what no one wants to And told Grandma goodbye As she hugged me tight, I knew she'd have to be the first to let go Before it was time, she closed her eyes, I said, please, don't Stay gone too long Wish Heaven had a phone I'll see you in my dreams when you watch over me Without you, this place ain't a home Don't stay gone too long Don't stay gone too long