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She said: "Come in stranger, it's good to have you home. 
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I hurried thru 'cause I knew it was you,  
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when I saw your dog, waggin' his tail. 
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Honey, why didn't you let me know by mail? 
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You've been gone so long" 
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She said: "Come in stranger, I know you're weary from all your miles. 
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Just sit right there in your easy chair, 
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and tell me all about the places you've been, 
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how long it'll be before you leave again. 
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I hope it's a long, long while." 
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She said: "Come in stranger, everything 'round home is fine. 
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I've watched and I've waited for you to get back, 
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and I missed you all the time." 
 
 
2. She said: "Come in , stranger, Oh how I need you when you're gone. 
   I walk the floor and I watch the door  
   and when I lie awake and wonder where you can be, 
   I'd give anything to have you here with me. 
   I get so lonesome all alone." 
   She said: "Come in, stranger, and won't you listen to my plea. 
   Stay long enough, so that the one I love, 
   Is not a stranger to me.