Humm - mmm, mm - mm! Humm - mmm! Humm - mmm - mm! Humm - mmm, mm, mm - mmm!
The harbour lights were shining, the moon was in it's high,
The captain said, "Thank God we're home, we've drunk the barrels dry!"
The mizzen-mast was shaken, and the lanterns all burnt low,
I 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 know I'm gonna miss the sand in my hair,
The roll of the tide, and the salt in the air,
But, deep inside, it's true,
I'm a home lovin' man, coming on home to you,
I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes,
The shimmer of light when the seagull flies,
Al - though I've travelled far,
The crowd upon the quayside, their faces long and drawn,
Are suddenly a - wakened, as we sail in on the dawn,
The wives, the sons, the lovers, who never gave up hope,
All breathe a sigh to - gether as they reach to catch the rope,
God bless you, southern trades, you've got me safely back this time,
Oh, you'll never have the need a - gain 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,
But, deep inside, it's true,
I'm a home lovin' man, coming on home to you,
I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes,
The shimmer of light when the seagull flies,
Al - though I've travelled far,
Yes, I know I'm gonna miss the sand in my hair,
The roll of the tide, and the salt in the air,
But, deep inside, it's true,
I'm a home lovin' man, coming on home to you,
I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes,
The shimmer of light when the seagull flies,
Al - though I've travelled far,