[Verse 1]
He leaves before sunrise
Hard hat in the seat
Mud on his boots
And a kiss on his cheek
He says, "I'll be back soon"
But the miles don't stop
[Pre-Chorus]
He counts the weeks
On a worn-out dirty hand
Misses his 3 kids and wife at home
Every night waits for a call from them
From a hotel room
And his little girl says daddy
"Are you coming home soon?"
[Chorus]
I’ll be home soon
That's all he can say
I’ll be home soon
All he can say to Keep them from worrying
One more call out
One more
I’ll be home soon
He'll be home some day
[Verse 2]
There's a crayon picture
He keeps in the truck
Reminds him everyday what he is missing at home
[Pre-Chorus]
He hears that drawing
In every goodbye
Sees it in the dark
When he shuts his eyes
Tired hands, hurt back
Still he holds on tight
For the front porch greeting
[Chorus]
I’ll be home soon
That's all he can say
I’ll be home soon
All he can say to Keep them from worrying
One more call out
One more
I’ll be home soon
He'll be home some day
[Bridge]
And when that truck pulls in
He hopes he hasn’t been gone to long
He just wants
Those arms wide
Like the rising sun
All that waiting
Mets away
In one warm hug
[Chorus]
I’ll be home soon
That's all he can say
I’ll be home soon
All he can say to Keep them from worrying
One more call out
One more
I’ll be home soon
He'll be home some day