Home Lovin' Man Lyrics

The harbor lights were shining,
The moon was in its high.
The captain said: Thank God we're home,
We've drunk the barrels dry.

The mizzen mast was shaken
And the lanterns all burned low.
I'd never thought we'd make it,
But we've twenty leagues to go.

So blow you southern trades
And guide me safely to the shore.
I'll never ever gonna sail
The seven seas no more.

I know I'm goin' to miss the sand in my hair,
The roll of the tide and the salt in the air.
Deep inside it's true: I'm a home lovin' man
Comin' on home to you.
I know I'm goin' to miss the wind in my eyes,
The shimmer of light when the seagull flies.
Lo, I've traveled far, I'm a home loving man
And home is where you are.

The crowd upon the quayside,
Their faces long and drawn.
Were suddenly awakened
As we sail in on the dawn.

The wives, and sons, and lovers,
Who never gave up hope,
All breathed a sigh together
As they reach to catch the rope.

God bless you, southern trades,
You got me safely back this time.
Though you'll never have the need again
To save this soul of mine.

I know I'm goin' to miss the sand in my hair,
The roll of the tide and the salt in the air.
Deep inside it's true: I'm a home lovin' man
Comin' on home to you.
I know I'm goin' to miss the wind in my eyes,
The shimmer of light when the seagull flies.
Lo, I've traveled far, I'm a home loving man
And home is where you are.

Yes, I don't want to miss the sand in my hair,
The roll of the tide and the salt in the air.
Deep inside it's true: I'm a home lovin' man
Comin' on home to you.