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 home to my dad Your hair has turned to silver And I know you're failing too Daddy dear old 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 stay 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 old 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 stay I long for you and for home I've had my way but now I'll stay I long for you and for home