In my dear old home I was happy as I could be Where the mocking birds sang every night while I rest In that little old log cabin by the sea There is Mother and dear old Dad Where I left I know it made them sad So I'm going back to that dear old shack Where I spent my happy days as a lad Goodbye friends I'm leaving today Goodbye friends I'm going far away I'll be happy as can be on my dear old Mother's knee In that little old log cabin by the sea