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Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
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Does the tale of an ex-convict riding a bus back to his hometown after three years in prison seem an improbable motif for a hit song? Well, just add the suspense of learning whether he'll find a yellow ribbon tied around the old oak tree--a sign that his love has waited for him--and you've got the best-selling record of 1973. (Tony Orlando and Dawn sold 5½ million copies alone!) Since then, over 400 recordings have been made of the song, which became the American theme of hope during the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979-81.
Words and Music by Irwin Levine and L. Russell Brown.
I'm comin' home; I've done my time.
Now I've got to know What is and isn't mine.
If you received my letter, Tellin' you I'd soon be free,
Then you'll know just what to do If you still want me,
If you still want me.
(Chorus)
Tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree;
It's been three long years, Do ya still want me?
If I don't see a ribbon round the ole oak tree,
I'll say on the bus, Forget about us; Put the blame on me,
If I don't see a yellow ribbon Round the ole oak tree.
Bus driver, please, Look for me,
'Cause I couldn't bear To see what I might see.
I'm really still in prison, And my love she holds the key,
A simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free.
I wrote and told here, please,
(Chorus)
Tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree;
It's been three long years, Do ya still want me?
If I don't see a ribbon round the ole oak tree,
I'll say on the bus, Forget about us; Put the blame on me,
If I don't see a yellow ribbon Round the ole oak tree.
Now, the whole damn bus is cheering, And I can't believe I see
A hundred yellow ribbons Round the ole oak tree.
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