I'm coming back but I don't know when

   I'm going down this lonesome road to find my fate or victory
   Our God must help us there to win
   I'm coming back, but I don't know when


I hate to leave my mother dear and father who is old and gray
But my true love I know you'll wait
'Till I come back to you to stay


   * Refrain


When I come back will you be here, or will your love fade like a rose
I could never come back should you be gone
My love for you nobody knows


   * Refrain