Ohio

Out from my window, across from the city I have what's considered a good view Two blocks from the subway and three from the fountain I walk just to break in the new shoes She stands on the sidewalk, just waving at taxis Like horses in parades in passing I asked where she's headed She told me, "Ohio, I've not seen my mama in ages It's been a long time, a real long time" It's been a long time, a real long time Out from my window: "How far is Ohio?" She laughed and pointed out east She said, "I grew up there with my dear mother And I haven't seen her since thirteen You see, I was taken while she lay sleeping By my father's hired men We moved to a city so far from my family I haven't been back there since It's been a long time, a real long time" It's been a long time, a real long time Out from my window, please hear me, Ohio Your daughter wants to come home She longs to be with you To hug you, to kiss you Do never leave her alone I've gotten to know her To live with, to love her It's hard to see her leave She belongs to her mother and the state of Ohio I wish she belonged to me It's been a long time, a real long time I'll see you sometime Yeah, see you some time See you sometime See you sometime