A Long Way from Home

Lyrics

As the last burst of sunlight peeked over the sea And the wind and the cold water purified me A cleansing of body as old ocean rolls Though I can't say the same for my poor wretched soul Well it's been seven years since I first left my girl I've wandered and traveled all over the world But I still haven't found one as perfect as she I don't know what the devil has come over me I'm a long way from home But home is where my heart is telling me to go Yeah, I'm a long way from home Now if I had a nickel for ever time that I said: "I'm coming home soon" well I could retire With pride in my pocket I lay down and pray For the spirits and demons to be swept away Now be still for a moment so I can explain I'm a drifter of oceans, a runaway train It would ne'er do your heart well to tangle with me Alone I arrived here, alone I shall leave I'm a long way from home But home is where my heart is telling me to go I'm a long way from home Home, home At the first ray of sunlight I'm back on my feet It's good to move early in the tropical heat A prodigal son with the whole world to roam Yet she will always remind me I'm a long way from home