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 AM 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"