Bring Back The Old Folks, Willie Dear - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
Bring Back the Old Folks, Willie Dear. 
Bring back the old folks, Willie darling. Tell them I've waited till my heart can wait no more; Only this favor, Willie darling, When at last you reach the far-off shore. 'Tis years since I left my dear old mother, Since she gave me her blessing with a tear; But bring back the old folks, Willie darling, Tell them I long to meet them here. 
Chorus. Bring back the old folks, Willie, Tell them I long to meet them here; Promise you'll not forget it, darling, When you're far away, Willie dear. 
Say you'll remember, Willie darling, Give them this letter when you're far across the sea; Warm hearts will greet you, Willie darling, For you've always been a friend to me. There's one who can tell you how I love her, And soon she will meet me here, I know; But bring back the old folks, Willie darling-God bless you, wherever you may go.-Chorus. 
Write me a letter, Willie darling, When you are happy in the dear old home once more; I shall be dreaming of you, darling, Sitting in our little cottage door; And then, oh! how gladly will I greet you, For the old folks are coming back to me; But give me your hand, oh! Willie darling. I love you wherever you may be.-Chorus.