Some songs feel like they’re wrapping you up in a warm hug, and John Denver’s “Back Home Again” is exactly that kind of melody. It’s not just a song—it’s a journey that takes you back to a place where the heart feels safe, where the air smells of familiarity, and where every corner holds a memory. Denver captures the bittersweet ache of longing for home and the immense comfort of finally returning.
This track, steeped in simplicity, has a way of making you feel grounded. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of rural life—of firelight flickering, the sound of rain on the roof, and the indescribable joy of being reunited with loved ones. Whether you’re far from home or sitting in the very place you grew up, this song reminds you of the magic in ordinary moments. Denver’s tender, heartfelt delivery makes it feel like he’s singing directly to you, as if he knows just how much those quiet, unassuming moments mean.
What makes “Back Home Again” truly special is how it resonates with anyone who’s ever missed home or found peace in its embrace. It’s more than a celebration of place; it’s a love letter to the comfort of belonging and the healing power of simple joys. It’s a reminder that no matter how far you wander, the idea of “home” will always be a place where your soul can rest
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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