Home lovin’ man (video) (intro)

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1. The harbor lights were shining, the moon was in its high,

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the captain said, "Thank God we're home! We've drunk the barrels dry."

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The mizzen mast was shaken, and the lanterns all burned low,

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I'd never thought we'd make it, but we've twenty leagues to go.

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So blow you southern trades, and guide me safely to the shore,

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I'll never ever gonna sail the seven seas no more. - - -

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I don't want to miss the sand in my hair,

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the roll of the tide and the salt in the air,

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deep inside, it's true, I'm a home lovin' man, comin' on home to you.

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I don't want to miss the wind in my eyes,

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the shimmerin' light when the seagull flies,

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Lo, I've traveled far, I'm a home loving man, home is where you a....re.

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2. The crowd upon the quayside, their faces long and drawn,

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are suddenly awakened as we sail in on the dawn.

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The wives, the sons, the lovers, who never gave up hope,

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all breathe a sigh together as they reach to catch the rope.

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God bless you, southern trades, you got me safely back this time,

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oh, you'll never have the need again to save this soul of mine. - - -

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I don't want to miss the sand in my hair,

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the roll of the tide and the salt in the air,

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deep inside, it's true, I'm a home lovin' man, comin' on home to you.

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I don't want to miss the wind in my eyes,

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the shimmerin' light when the seagull flies,

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Lo, I've traveled far, I'm a home loving man, home is where you a....re.

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(orig. = capo 1st) (Andy William)