I Am Going Home (Original Song)

I was listening to a Tannahill Weavers album, and they did a cover of Billy Connolly's song, "Oh No!"

I had never heard it before, and, to be honest, while it was a lively, catchy tune, I did not like the message of a man just leaving his woman and not caring what she feels.

I began thinking I should revise the song, giving it a more positive message. Then I remembered a song I wrote decades ago about going home. I just added a new verse, and I had my response!

I Am Going Home

I've been here before. 

I've been there before.

I've been every where and more,

and now I'm a going home.

I am going home, Lord,

I am going home.

I am going home 

'cause that's where I belong.

I done a little of this.

I done a little of that.

I did more than I should have done,

and now I'm a going home. 

I am going home, Lord,

I am going home.

I am going home 

'cause that's where I belong.

I worked from dawn to dusk.

I worked the whole night through.

I have worked the livelong day,

and now I'm a going home.

I am going home, Lord,

I am going home.

I am going home 

'cause that's where I belong.

I have seen some pretty women

all around the world.

But none of them's as pretty

as she that waits back home.

I am going home, Lord,

I am going home.

I am going home 

'cause that's where I belong.

I've sung this song before.

You know I'll sing it again.

But let me say once more

that I am going home.

I am going home, Lord,

I am going home.

I am going home 

'cause that's where I belong.

'Cause that's where I belong.

Yes, that's where I belong.

Pax et bonum