'Long about now, my woman's waking Shaking the sleep from out of her eyes Starting a smile so warm That smile is making the morning sun Ashamed to rise 'Long about now My woman's bending Tending the fire and setting the bread Starting a song, so sweet That at it's ending that fire is burning extra red Oh, 'long about now, my woman's waiting Shading the sun from off of her brow Searching the winding road with eyes That try to find me and longing after me 'Long about now