I heard you at the gate
And 'twas music to my ear
For I knew that hurried footstep
And that voice I love to hear
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I heard you at the gate
And its made my heart rejoice
For I knew that hurried footstep
And that dear familiar voice
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Oh Willie is it you dear
Home safe and strong
Then tell me tell me true dear
Why have you stayd so long
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Oh Willie is it you dear
Safe safe at home
They did not tell me true dear
They said you would not come
