Home Loving Man - Tony Christie

The harbor lights were shining

The moon was in its high

The captain said, thank God we’re home!

We’ve drunk the barrels dry

The mizzen mast was shaken

And the lanterns all burned low

I’d never thought we’d make it

But we’ve twenty leagues to go

So blow you southern trades

And guide me safely to the shore

I’m never ever gonna sail

The seven seas no more

I know I’m gonna miss the sand in my hair

The roll of the tide and the salt in the air

Deep inside it’s true

I’m a home lovin' man

Comin' on home to you

I know I’m gonna miss the wind in my eyes

The shimmer of light when the seagull flies

Although I’ve traveled far

I’m a home lovin' man

And home is where you are

The crowd upon the quayside

Their faces long and drawn

Are suddenly awakened

As we sail in on the dawn

The wives, the sons, the lovers

Who never gave up hope

All breathe a sigh together

As they reach to catch the rope

God bless you, southern trades

You got me safely back this time

Oh, you’ll never have the need again

To save this soul of mine

I know I’m gonna miss the sand in my hair

The roll of the tide and the salt in the air

Deep inside it’s true

I’m a home lovin' man

Comin' on home to you

I know I’m gonna miss the wind in my eyes

The shimmer of light when the seagull flies

Although I’ve traveled far

I’m a home lovin' man

And home is where you are

Yes, I know I’m gonna miss the sand in my hair

The roll of the tides and the salt in the air

Deep inside it’s true

I’m a home lovin' man

Comin' on home to you