Good-by, Dear Old Step-stone, Good-by - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
Good-By, Dear Old Step-Stone, Good-By Copyright, 1893, by Louis Haas. By Bob Slavin. 
I stand on the door-step at evening time now, The wind whistles by with a moan; The fields will be whittling, but I will be gone To roam on the wide world alone. I stood on the door-step when school time was o'er, And long'd for the time to go by; But now it has gone, and I stand here to-night To bid this dear step stone good-by. 
Chorus. Good-by to the door-step, good-by to my home, God bless those I leave with a sigh. I'll cherish dear mem'ries when I'm far away; Good-by, dear old step-stone, good-by. 
There's many temptations with which I may meet, Sad, mournful, sincere ev'ry day: But the folks at home I never shall greet, Their forms will be so far away." I'll think of the dear old step-stone at the door. And oft drop a tear from my eye; I'll stand in my dreams as I do here to-night. To bid this dear step-stone good-by.- Chorus.