Your Porch Light

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The northbound bus was coughing past the county line Rain kept tapping hard against the glass I had two small bills and your old photograph And a promise I would make it back [Pre-Chorus] Every mile was paid in tired hands Every setback tested what I knew But when the road turned mean and unfamiliar I kept hearing home in thoughts of you [Chorus] I’m coming back to you, my love, I’m coming back Through the cold and the miles, through the hard and the black When the whole world says I’ve got nowhere to turn Your porch light is the lesson my heart still knows to learn I’ll lay these weary years down at your door I’ve faced the worst; I’d face it all once more Just to hold you close and hear you say “You’re home, my love—you’re home to stay” [Verse 2] I took whatever work the mornings brought Carried crates till both my shoulders burned Kept your letters folded in my coat Read them when the luck refused to turn [Pre-Chorus] Some nights the wind could sound like giving up Some days the finish line moved out of view Still I saved a little for the ride back And every saved-up dollar carried you [Chorus] I’m coming back to you, my love, I’m coming back Through the cold and the miles, through the hard and the black When the whole world says I’ve got nowhere to turn Your porch light is the lesson my heart still knows to learn I’ll lay these weary years down at your door I’ve faced the worst; I’d face it all once more Just to hold you close and hear you say “You’re home, my love—you’re home to stay” [Bridge] If I arrive with dust upon my sleeves And more apologies than words can hold Take my hand; the rest can wait till morning I’ve crossed too much to let your fingers go [Final Chorus] I’m coming back to you, my love, I’m coming back Through the cold and the miles, through the hard and the black When the whole world says I’ve got nowhere to turn Your porch light is the lesson my heart still knows to learn I’ll lay these weary years down at your door I’ve faced the worst; I’d face it all once more Just to hold you close and hear you say “You’re home, my love—you’re home to stay” [Outro] The road can keep its miles; I’ve had my share I’m home at last, with your hand in mine