Well I'm knocking on Death's door Will I take my rest, among the blessed Mother are you waiting Father are you pacing I'm coming home I'm knocking on Death's door Will I take my rest, in my Sunday best Mother are you anxious Father are you gracious I'm coming home I've been away too long For so long you've been strong I've been away too long I know that it was wrong But I'm coming home Well I'm knocking on Death's door Will I take my rest, have I passed the test Mother are you praying Father I am saying I'm coming home