[Verse 1] I left with a duffel bag and a cracked blue thermos lid Dust on the county map and a song my father did Tires kicked red on the lane as the night let go of rain I knew every fence by name and I knew I’d come again [Pre-Chorus] Now the fields pull close to me like they’re saying, “boy, you’re near” I can hear that gravel grin of the road I used to steer [Chorus] Take me back home take me back home Where the porch light swings and the supper steam rolls strong Take me back home take me back home I’m already dancing where I started all along [Verse 2] At the bridge, the river flashed like a sheet of hammered tin Old dogs barked from backyards when they heard my boots come in Mama set the screen door wide Dad just nodded, “long time, son” Then we laughed like we were young and the mile was lost and won [Pre-Chorus] Now the fields pull close to me like they’re saying, “boy, you’re near” I can hear that gravel grin of the road I used to steer [Chorus] Take me back home take me back home Where the porch light swings and the supper steam rolls strong Take me back home take me back home I’m already dancing where I started all along [Bridge] Let the wheels slow down let the hard hours fall I chased the whole wide world but I was missing you all One more turn, one more mile then I’m stepping off for good With mud on my heels and my name back in the wood [Chorus] Take me back home take me back home Where the porch light swings and the supper steam rolls strong Take me back home take me back home I’m already dancing where I started all along [Outro] Yeah, I’m already dancing where I started all along Home, home I’m already dancing home