The house stood empty on a corner

Waitin' for a brand-new owner.

A soldier off to war

Who had to leave his bride alone.

She couldn't buy too many nice things

On a G.I. bill and daydreams

But she tried until they told her

He was never comin' home.



Small two-bedroom starter.

Needs a little fixin'

A great big yard for kids and pets to play.

This one won't last too long.

It's close to schools and churches.

Owner leavin' town.

Ya better hurry down today.



Bought by the high school teacher

Who sold it to a Baptist preacher

Who couldn't pay his taxes

Cuz his flock had gone astray.

So the banker fenced the yard in

Planted trees and half a garden.

A man from Dallas kept it up

Until he moved away.



Small two-bedroom starter....



You and I we built the playroom

For the baby that came too soon.

Spent money that we didn't have

Tryin' to make this place our own.

Oh lord I feel like dyin'

After all these years of tryin'

Honey we're just like this house

For we can't seem to make a home.



(repeat Chorus)