[Verse 1]
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 G.I. 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

[Verse 2]
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
A man from Dallas kept it up
Until he moved away
[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

[Verse 3]
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're just like this house
That we can't seem to make a 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

[Outro]
Small two bedroom starter
Waiting for a brand new owner