I am dreaming tonight of an old southern town
The best friend that I ever had
Where I've grown so weary of roaming around
And I'm going home to my dad
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
Still I long to roam
I've had my way but now I say
I long for you and for home
Dear daddy you shared all my sorrows and joys
You tried hard to bring me upright
I know you'll still be 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 long to roam
I've had my way but now I say
I long for you and for home
I've had my way but now I say
I long for you and for home