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