A popular song from 1925.
Words by Jack Yellen and Alfred Bryan.
Music by Milton Ager.
Sheet music provided by Laurence Rubenstein:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Where are you wand’ring tonight, Old Pal?
Friendless and left all alone
Why don’t you turn to the right, Old Pal?
There’s always a road leading home
I have a few words of comfort to say
To you and others whom Fate led astray
Chorus
Don’t be afraid to come home
Those who love you won’t turn you away
Tho’ you’ve made the mistake that thousands have made
Whatever you’ve done, you’ve paid and you’ve paid
Don’t think there’s no one who cares
Tho’ they shun you wherever you roam
For if God can forgive you, they why shouldn’t I?
Don’t be afraid to come home
- Eyes that are dimmed by a tear, Old Pal
Watch in the dim candle light
Fond lips that wish you were near, Old Pal
Are whispering your name tonight
Why should you wander in darkness alone?
True pals are waiting to welcome you home
Sung here by Fred Feild: