Don't Stay Gone Too Long

Didn't know how many sweaters and hoodies I had
 'Til I packed 'em in a box
 Mama tried to hide the tears in her eyes
 As I threw 'em in the back of the truck
 As she hugged me tight, I knew I'd have to be the first to let go
 'Fore I drove away, I heard her say, "be safe and, baby, don't
 Stay gone too long
 Don't forget to call
 Hope you think of me when you catch all your dreams
 Without you, this house ain't a home
 Don't stay gone too long
 No, don't stay gone too long"
 Not even twenty-one, I wasn't lookin' for love
 No, you weren't a part of my plan
 My only home was that wide-open road
 Until I held your hand
 It's late nights on the phone
 Two different time zones
 It's goodbyes and southbound planes
 But I love you enough to wait
 Don't stay gone too long
 Don't forget to call
 Hope you think of me when you catch all your dreams
 Without you, this house ain't a home
 Don't stay gone too long
 ♪
 2 a.m. when I got the call
 Mama said, "we don't got much time"
 So I flew home did what no one wants to
 And told Grandma goodbye
 As she hugged me tight, I knew she'd have to be the first to let go
 Before it was time, she closed her eyes, I said, please, don't
 Stay gone too long
 Wish Heaven had a phone
 I'll see you in my dreams when you watch over me
 Without you, this place ain't a home
 Don't stay gone too long
 Don't stay gone too long