PORTER WAGONER AND DOLLY PARTON lyrics - Sweet Rachel Ann

Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann when are you ever coming home



Sweet Rachel Ann we've waited here through many seasons now

We've waited here but you have not returned

When you left you promised us that you'd return someday

We miss you and our love for you still burns



Our little girl who longed to see the world beyond these hills

Sweet Rachel Ann you felt you had to go

The autumn wind again has blown the last leaves from the trees

Making room for winter's ice and snow



Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann oh how we miss you since you've gone

Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann when are you ever coming home



Spring had kissed the earth again wait what's that I see

Is it someone running up the path

Oh wait a minute could it be Rachel is that you

Sweet Rachel Ann have you come home at last



Rachel I hardly recognize you now you look so tired and thin

Sweet Rachel Ann you're different than before

And that world that lies beyond these hills well it's hurt you Rachel Ann

But now you're home and nothing's gonna ever hurt you not anymore



Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann our love will make you good as new again

Sweet Rachel Ann sweet Rachel Ann

At last you have come home sweet Rachel Ann Rachel Ann