I went away one day,
  Not a word did I say,
  Searchin' for a place in the sun
  A pretty face in a place
  Brought me nothing by disgrace
  I'm a put down son - of - a - gun
  
  I'm a shot down honcho half the way home
  Standin' here a waitin' for a ride, ride, ride
  I'll take a car or truck a motor scooter or a bus
  I got to get home to your side, side, side
  I got to get home to your side
  
  How did I know when I go
  That the feelin' would show
  And you really would miss your old man
  I got no pay or a way
  To get to you today
  So hold on as long as you can
  
  I'm just a shot down honcho half the way home
  Standin' here a waitin' for a ride, ride, ride
  I'll take a car or truck a wheel barrow or a bus
  I got to get home to your side, side, side
  I got to get home to your side
  
  A burly bear in a chair
  Tells me to cut my hair
  If I expect to get a ride
  Why have no fear I don't hear
  Put it in your ear
  'Cause I ain't got nothin' to hide