When The Work's All Done This Fall

Combined versions from Norman Blake and Doc Watson A group of jolly cowboys discussing plans at ease Said one I'll tell you something, boys, if you will listen, please I am an old cow puncher and here I'm dressed in rags I used to be a tough one and go on great big jags Once I had a home, boys, and a good one you all know Though I haven't seen it since long long years ago I'm going back to Dixie once more to see'em all Yes, I am going home, boys, when the work's all done this fall Now when I left my home, boys, my Mother for me cried She begged me not to go, boys, for me she would have died My Mother's heart is breaking I've broken it that's all But with God's help I'll see her when the work's all done this fall