WHERE HAVE ALL THE SEASONS GONE
(Tom T. Hall)


Bobby Bare - 1970



Dear Mom and Dad, I'm writing you to say I found a job
It's a good job, I don't go to work till nine
If my old car holds up I guess I'll be home for the Fourth
Don't worry 'bout me, everything is fine

That was nineteen-fifty-two
Where have all the seasons gone

Dear Dad, remember Peggy, we were married Friday night
I'll bring her home to see you when I can
We took some pictures at the wedding, I've enclosed a few
And the money that you wanted me to send

That was nineteen-fifty-three
Where have all the seasons gone

Dear Uncle Ray, I thank you for the Christmas card you sent
The kids enjoyed the pretty toys you bought
Congratulations, awful sad that you retired last week
How do you like livin' in a trailer park

That was nineteen-sixty-three
Where have all the seasons gone

Yesterday I got a letter from that oldest boy of mine
He said that he was doin' fine in school
He said if his old car holds up he'll be home for the Fourth
He said don't you worry, Poppa, things are cool

That was yesterday, now tell me
Where have all the seasons gone






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - September 2011)