I've been away just a year today
But soon I will cease to roam
I'm saddling along, doing no harm
I'm yodeling my way back home

The birds are singin' up in the trees
Their songs are for me alone;
Listen to me
I'm homesick you see
I'm yodeling my way back home

Folks that I love will all be there
Under the bright southern moon;
Soon I'll be back in my mammy's shack
Yodelin' for her this tune

I've traveled here
I've traveled there
Searching for blue birds in vain;
I'm weary today
That's why I say
I'm yodelin' back home again