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 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 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 all my sorrows and joys you tried hard to bring me up right 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 longed to roam i ve had my way but now i ll say i long for you and for home i ve had my way but now i ll say i long for you and for home