When I left my father's house,   I was well-supplied;   I made a mistake and I did wrong   And I'm dis-satisfied.      Chorus :   I believe I'll go back home   I believe I'll go back home   I believe I'll go back home   And acknowledge I've done wrong.      I'll go back to my father's house,   I'll fall down on my face.   Say that I'm unworthy,   I'll seek a servant's place.      I'll go back to my father's house,   The place I love so dear,   For there they have plenty to eat   And I'm a-starving here.      [Chorus]      Father seen him coming,   He met him with a smile,   Threw his arms around him   Says "This is my wandering child."      Father said to his servants,   "Go kill a fatted calf,   Invite both friends and relatives,   My son's come home at last."      [Chorus]      Banquet's in procession;   All sorrow has passed.   Father's heart was filled with joy,   His son come home at last.      The elder son was jealous,   I believe I heard him say,   "Gave my brother his portion,   I never went away."      [Chorus]      Father said to his elder son,   "You've been both good and kind,   Not a calf I'll give unto thee,   But all I have is thine."      [Chorus]