[Verse 1] I left with a pack and a coat Dust on my boots, one note Map folded soft in my hand Your town looked small from the train I crossed that long split rail fence Saw fields like they still made sense And every mile I could see Your porch light waiting for me [Pre-Chorus] And the road kept calling my name But my heart knew the lane Past the creek and the mill Back to where it sits still [Chorus] I’m going home, going home To the place I know I’m going home, going home Where the wild winds slow (going home) Oh, that porch light Shining on me tonight [Verse 2] Mrs. Bell waved from her gate Said, “Boy, you sure took your time” Old Ben’s dog ran the yard Like he still knew my stride I smelled cedar in the rain Fresh bread cooling by the pane And your laugh at the door Pulled the whole world back to shore [Pre-Chorus] And the road kept falling behind Like an old song line Every step felt light As I neared that light [Chorus] I’m going home, going home To the place I know I’m going home, going home Where the wild winds slow (going home) Oh, that porch light Shining on me tonight [Bridge] No grand parade, no crowned-up dream Just a key, a screen door, and you A kettle singing in the kitchen The kind of peace that carries through I came back with a better beat Slow feet, soft sky, open hands Now the world can take its turn I’m where my roots began [Final Chorus] I’m going home, going home To the place I know I’m going home, going home Where the wild winds slow (going home) Oh, that porch light Shining on me tonight (Shining on me) Shining on me tonight [Outro] I’m home I’m home And the road let go