Story Behind The Song
A good friend of mine called to tell me about the changes in the people and small town where we grew up. It made me miss my old home.
Song Description
Longing to see the people, places, and memories that belonged to my hometown
| Song Length |
3:56 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Affable, Content |
Subject |
Home, Friend |
| Similar Artists |
Bryan Adams, Genesis |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Goin' Home
By Randy Bishop (ASCAP), Copyright 2010
Got a call from a friend of mine
It had been such a long, long time
Since I thought about our days
Of misspent youth
We grew up in my old hometown
The best of friends, we used to pal around
But he sounded older today
If I tell the truth
CHORUS:
So I'm goin' home
I'm goin' home
Home, where I can find some peace of my own
I'm goin' home
BRIDGE:
Southern Appalachia
Has put its spell on me
Scenes from my past
That I must see
Gotta get back to that place
The place where I was born
That gave me shelter from the storm
And I was free
Yes I was free
My buddy told me about all the things that are changed
How our old stompin' grounds had been rearranged
Then he stopped for a second
As he tried to choke back the tears
He told me of friends that have long since passed
Then he laughed as he thought of all the bars that we trashed
And he said, Hey, I've missed all the fun
It's been too many years
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