Some songs don’t just play in the background—they wrap around you like a warm embrace, filling the air with familiarity and comfort. John Denver’s “Back Home Again” is one of those songs. It’s a musical homecoming, a gentle reminder that no matter where life takes us, there’s nothing quite like stepping through the door and being surrounded by love.
Released in 1974, this song became an instant classic, not just because of Denver’s golden voice but because of the deep, universal emotions it taps into. The lyrics paint a picture of simple joys—family, warmth, and the quiet peace of home. It’s the kind of song that makes you feel nostalgic, even if you’re hearing it for the first time.
Denver had a knack for storytelling, and “Back Home Again” is a perfect example. You can almost see the rolling countryside through his words, feel the warmth of the kitchen, and hear the laughter of loved ones. Whether you’ve been away for years or just had a long day, this song reminds you that there’s always a place where you belong.
It’s no wonder this track won a CMA award and became one of Denver’s signature songs. More than just a country ballad, “Back Home Again” is a testament to the timeless need for belonging, the comfort of a familiar voice, and the irreplaceable feeling of coming home.
So the next time you’re feeling a little lost in the hustle of life, put this song on. Let it take you back to where your heart feels at peace. After all, isn’t that what home is all about?
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Lyrics
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
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