In the early to mid 70's there was a song that was getting
Limited radio play. The gist of the song was about guy
Returning to a house by a bay to find the path to house
Grown over with weeds and lamenting that he had stayed
Away too long. If this rings familiar with anyone out there
I would like to know the artist and name of the song.

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