Daddy and Home

Daddy and Home - Jimmie Rodgers

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

I'm going back home to my Dad

Your hair has turned to silver

I know you're failing too

Daddy dear oh Daddy

I'm coming back to you

You made my childhood happy

But still I longed to roam

I've had my way

But now I'll say

I long for you and for home

Dear Daddy you shared

My sorrows and joys;

You tried to bring

Me up right

I know you'll still be

Just one of the boys

I'm starting back home tonight

Your hair has turned to silver

And I know you're failing too

Daddy dear oh Daddy

I'm coming back to you

You made my childhood happy

But still I longed to roam

I've had my way

But now I'll say

I long for you and for home