Year: 2002 - Album: Complete Columbia Chart Singles Collection
Written by Roger Cook/Roger Greenaway/Tony Macaulay
Intro: C G/B Am A2 Am Am/G Dm7 Dm7/G F C C G/B Am Am/G Dm7 Dm7/G F Dm7 G7 Humm - mmm, mm - mm! Humm - mmm! Humm - mmm - mm! Humm - mmm, mm, mm - mmm! C (Cmaj7) Dm Dm7/A The harbour lights were shining, the moon was in it's high, Gsus4 G C (G7) The captain said, "Thank God we're home, we've drunk the barrels dry!" C (Cmaj7) Dm Dm7/A The mizzen-mast was shaken, and the lanterns all burnt low, Gsus4 G C (C/G) I never thought we'd make it, but we've twenty leagues to go, Em (Em7) Am So blow, you southern trades, and guide me safely to the shore, (Am7) D7 (D7sus4) (D7) G G7 I'm never, ever, gonna sail the seven seas no more-----! C Cmaj7 I know I'm gonna miss the sand in my hair, Em7 Fmaj7 The roll of the tide, and the salt in the air, Dm7 G But, deep inside, it's true, F/C G7 C G7 I'm a home lovin' man, coming on home to you, C Cmaj7 I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes, Em7 Fmaj7 The shimmer of light when the seagull flies, Dm7 G Al - though I've travelled far, Dm7 G7 F Dm7 C I'm a home lovin' man, and home is where you are--------------! C (Cmaj7) Dm Dm7/A The crowd upon the quayside, their faces long and drawn, Gsus4 G C (G7) Are suddenly a - wakened, as we sail in on the dawn, C (Cmaj7) Dm Dm7/A The wives, the sons, the lovers, who never gave up hope, Gsus4 G C (C/G) All breathe a sigh to - gether as they reach to catch the rope, Em (Em7) Am God bless you, southern trades, you've got me safely back this time, (Am7) D7 (D7sus4) (D7) G G7 Oh, you'll never have the need a - gain to save this soul of mine----! C Cmaj7 I know I'm gonna miss the sand in my hair, Em7 Fmaj7 The roll of the tide, and the salt in the air, Dm7 G But, deep inside, it's true, F/C G7 C G7 I'm a home lovin' man, coming on home to you, C Cmaj7 I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes, Em7 Fmaj7 The shimmer of light when the seagull flies, Dm7 G Al - though I've travelled far, Dm7 G7 F Dm7 C (C/G) I'm a home lovin' man, and home is where you are--------------! C Cmaj7 Yes, I know I'm gonna miss the sand in my hair, Em7 Fmaj7 The roll of the tide, and the salt in the air, Dm7 G But, deep inside, it's true, F/C G7 C G7 I'm a home lovin' man, coming on home to you, C Cmaj7 I know I'm gonna miss the wind in my eyes, Em7 Fmaj7 The shimmer of light when the seagull flies, Dm7 G Al - though I've travelled far, Dm7 G7 F Dm7 C I'm a home lovin' man, and home is where you are--------------!