"Home Loving 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 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'm never ever gonna sail
The seven seas no more

I know I'm gonna miss the sand in my hair
The roll of the tide and a song in the air
Deep inside it's true
I'm a home loving man coming on home to you
I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes
Shimmer of lights when the seagull flies
Though 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 sailed 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've got me safely back this time
Though you'll never have the need again
To save this soul of mine

I know I'm gonna miss the sand in my hair
The roll of the tide and a song in the air
Deep inside it's true
I'm a home loving man coming on home to you
I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes
The shimmer of lights when the seagull flies
Though I've traveled far
I'm a home loving man, and home is where you are

Oh, the roll of the tide and a song in the air
Deep inside it's true
I'm a home loving man coming on home to you
Oh, I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes
The shimmer of lights when the seagull flies
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