About The Song
“Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” is a song by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando, released in 1973. The song tells the story of a man who has been away from his love for three years and is returning home. He asks his love to tie a yellow ribbon around an oak tree if she wants him to return to her life. The song was a commercial success, topping the charts in several countries. The song has been covered by many artists and has been used in various movies and TV shows. The official audio of the song on YouTube has over 5 million views as of February 2024.
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Lyrics
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 telling you I’d soon be free
Then you’ll know just what to do if you still want me
If you still want me
Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon ’round the ole oak tree
It’s been three long years, do you still want me? (still want me)
If I don’t see a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree
I’ll stay 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 her please
Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon ’round the ole oak tree
It’s been three long years, do you still want me? (still want me)
If I don’t see a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree
I’ll stay 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 cheerin’ and I can’t believe I see
A hundred yellow ribbons ’round the ole oak tree
I’m comin’ home, umm-hmm
(Tie a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon ’round the ole oak tree)