The farmer kissed his wife for the last time He said my dear, my life you'll always be mine The rain's goin' away and the heats too hot for here Promise I'll send money throughout the year Money throughout the year Shelter from the storm wait for my call If fortune follows I'll be back by next year's fall (yeah I'll be back) I'll be back my dear I'll be back for you Be back my love I'll be back my dear I'll be back for you Be back my love As he walked out from his life he said with a smile I will not be back home for more than a while Grass turned to steel The sky turned to cloudy grey I'll be back home to care for you one cold day Care for you one cold day Shelter from the storm wait for my call If fortune follows I'll be back by next year's fall (yeah I'll be back) I'll be back my dear I'll be back for you Be back my love I'll be back my dear I'll be back for you Be back my love Pack my bags and I'll be home I would not leave you in this world alone Pack my bags and I'll be home I would not leave you in this world alone I'll be back my dear I'll be back for you Be back my love I'll be back my dear I'll be back for you Be back my love I'll be back I'll be back for you Be back my love I'll be back I'll be back for you Be back my love I'll be back