1994
He’s Gone Away
Composed by 
Jake Heggie
Jake Heggie Three Folk Songs Song Collection
"He's Gone Away" is the second song of Jake Heggie's song set Three Folk Songs. It is a traditional song from North Carolina.
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He’s Gone Away
Traditional Folk Song
I’m goin’ away for to stay a little while,
But I’m comin’ back if I go ten thousand miles.
Oh, who will tie your shoes ?
And who will glove your hands?
And who will kiss your ruby lips when I am gone?
Look away, look away over Yandro…
You’ve gone away for to stay for a little while,
But you’re comin’ back if you go ten thousand miles.
Oh, it’s Papa who’ll tie my shoe,
And Mama will glove my hand,
And you will kiss my ruby lips when you come back!
When you come back…
Look away, look away over Yandro…
Sheet Music
The Faces of Love (Book 3)
Jake Heggie
1. Barb'ry Allen
2. He's Gone Away
3. The Leather-Winged Bat
2. He's Gone Away
3. The Leather-Winged Bat
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