The house stood empty on a corner
Waiting for a brand new owner
A soldier off to war who had to leave his bride alone


She couldn't buy too many nice things
On a gi bill and daydreams

But she tried until they told her
He was never coming home


Chorus:
Small two bedroom starter
Needs a little fixing

A great big yard for kids and pets to play
This one won't last too long
It's close to schools and churches

Owner leaving town
You better hurry down today


Bought by the high school teacher
Sold it to a baptist preacher


Who couldn't pay his taxes
Cause his flock had gone astray
So the banker fenced the yard in

Planted trees and half a garden
The man from dallas kept it up
Till he moved away


Repeat chorus


You and i we built the playroom
For the baby that came too soon
Spent money that we didn't have

Trying to make this place our own

Lord it makes me feel like dying

After all these years of trying
Honey we'll just bought this house
That we can't seem to make a home


Repeat chorus


Small two bedroom starter
Waiting for a brand new owner