The Answer (Should I Tie a Yellow Round Round the Ole Oak Tree?)

He's coming home, he's done his time
Now I've gotta look into this heart of mine
I thought that I'd forgotten
Those sweet tender years we knew
But as I read his letter now, my heart is turned
Wanting him - wanting you

Should I tie a yellow ribbon 'round the ole oak tree?
He's been gone so long, you've been so good to me
(Good to me)
We vowed our love forever by the ole oak tree
So try again to understand, something's pulling me
Down to the old bus station by the ole oak tree

Frank, you're the nicest guy I know
But please leave me now, I've gotta be alone
I've gotta search my memories and feel his lips
On mine
Oh yes, I know you love me
And I might love you in time
But I just can't make up my mind

Should I tie a yellow ribbon 'round the ole oak tree?
He's been good to kiss, you've been good to me
(Good to me)
We vowed our love forever by the ole oak tree
So try again to understand, something's pulling me
Down to the old bus station by the ole oak tree

Forgive me, but I'm busy now
It takes a lot of time, you see
To find a hundred yellow ribbons for the ole oak tree
He's coming home, he's coming home

(Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree)

(Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon 'round the ole oak tree)