It's been so long since I have seen you And I know you've pushed me out your mind I take my pen in hand to write you a letter I hope you read it through in time When the soil softens in the daytime And the big oaks' buds start pushing through When the sun hangs long at the end of the day Then I'll be coming home to you When the snow is running down to the river And it's deepest parts churn black and blue When the warm wind sweeps through the valley again Then I'll be coming home to you It's been so long since I have seen you And I know you've pushed me out your mind I take my pen in hand to write you a letter I hope you read it through in time