[Verse 1]
I love coming home from far across the sea
I pick my little wee wifey up and set her on my knee
See how my eldest boy has grown whilst I've been away
See here's a boat I've whittled for thee, especially for thee
I've thought of you every day

[Verse 2]
I love coming home from far across the sea
And taking up my walking cane and passing through the trees
I wander on the hillside, the doggie at my heel
The bracken waves a welcome to me
"Where have you been? We've missed you a great deal"

[Refrain]
I love coming home from far across the sea
I pick my little wee wifey up and set her on my knee