Hey, have you ever stumbled upon a song that feels like a cozy hug after a long journey? That’s exactly what John Denver’s “Back Home Again” is for me. It’s like he took all the feelings of returning to the comfort of home and wrapped them up in this beautiful melody.
The song captures that indescribable relief and joy of coming back to familiar surroundings—the scent of home-cooked meals, the laughter of loved ones, and the simple pleasures we often take for granted. Denver’s warm vocals and gentle guitar strums make it feel so personal, almost as if he’s singing directly to you about your own experiences.
Released in 1974, “Back Home Again” came at a time when people were yearning for authenticity and connection. It quickly became one of Denver’s most beloved tracks, striking a chord with anyone who’s ever felt the tug of home pulling at their heartstrings. It’s not just about a physical place, but about the feelings and memories that make a place home.
What I love most is how the song reminds us to appreciate those small, everyday moments that bring us comfort. In a world that’s always rushing forward, it’s a gentle nudge to slow down and cherish the warmth and love waiting for us back home.
If you haven’t listened to it yet, or if it’s been a while, give it a listen. Let it remind you of your own stories, your own journey back to where your heart truly belongs
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There’s a storm across valley
Clouds are rolling in
The afternoon is heavy on your shoulders
There’s a truck out on the forelane
A mile or so away
And the whining of his wheels just makes it colder
He’s an hour away from riding
On your prayer up in the sky
Ten days on the road, barely gone
There’s a fire softly burning
Supper’s on the stove
But it’s the light in your eyes
That makes him warm
Hey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old far feels like a long lost friend
Yes, hey it’s good to be back home again
Well there’s all the news to tell him
How’d you spend your time?
And what’s the latest thing the neighbours say?
And your mother called last Friday
Sunshine made her cry
And you felt the baby move just yesterday
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Hey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old far feels like a long lost friend
Yes, hey it’s good to be back home again
Oh the time that I can lay this tired old body down
And feel your fingers, feather soft upon me
The kisses that I live for, the love that lights my way
The happiness that living with you brings me
It’s the sweetest thing I know of
Just spending time with you
It’s the little thing that makes a house a home
Like a fire softly burning
And supper on the stove
And the light in your eyes that makes me warm
Hey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old far feels like a long lost friend
Yes, hey it’s good to be back home again
Yes, hey it’s good to be back home again