I am dreaming tonight of an old southern town
and the best friend that i ever had
for I've grown so weary of roaming around
and I'm going home to my dad
your hair has turned to silver
I know you've failing too
daddy dear old daddy
I'm coming back to you
you made my childhood happy
but still I long to roam
I've had my way but now I'll say
I long for you and for home

dear old daddy you shared my sorrows and jos
and you tried hard to bring me up right
I know you'll still be one of the boys
I'm starting back home tonight
your hair has turned to silver
I know you've failing too
daddy dear old daddy
I'm coming back to you
you made my childhood happy
but still I long to roam
I've had my way but now I'll say
I long for you and for home
I've had my way but now I'll say
I long for you and for home
THE  END