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Tony Orlando and Dawn: Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree Meaning

Song Released: 1973


Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree 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...

  1. anonymous
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    Feb 1st 2020 report

    This song was written toward the end of the Vietnam war when POW`s just being released had been held for as long as 5 years

  2. anonymous
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    Dec 7th 2017 report

    It's about him getting out of prison and wanting to know if his girl still wants him.


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