Lyrics

[Verse]
He left his hometown long ago,
With a rifle and a heart of gold,
Promises to keep and dreams to follow,
In a world so young, yet grown so old.

[Verse 2]
Letters came but months apart,
Each one stained with mother's tears,
Time stood still in their weary hearts,
Counting days until he'd reappear.

[Chorus]
Homeward bound, he's finally on his way,
Through the sunset, and the break of day,
Homeward bound, hear the church bells ring,
He's coming back with stories to sing.

[Verse 3]
She held his picture every night,
Prayed for his safe return,
A love so strong, it felt just right,
Through the distance, fires still burn.

[Verse 4]
Town gathered 'round the train track,
Flags waving in the July breeze,
Welcome signs and a welcome back,
Cheers mingled with whispered pleas.

[Chorus]
Homeward bound, he's finally on his way,
Through the sunset, and the break of day,
Homeward bound, hear the church bells ring,
He's coming back with stories to sing.