When I left home to be who I am Some people said, no way But I laid it all down, gave everything In my head rang the words that my father said You're never far, I will be where you are And when you come to me I will open my arms Welcome home you, I know you by name How do you do? I shine because of you today So come and sit down, tell me how you are I know, son, it's good to just see your face ♪ When I look at you, holding my heart I would give to you all that I have Son, I know, there'll be times that You will feel all alone, I will share with you The words my father said You are never far, I will be where you are And when you come to me You can bet I will open my arms Welcome home you, I know you by name How do you do? I shine because of you today So come and sit down, tell me how you are I know, son, it's good just to see your face Said, I've been waiting for that day Just to feel your warm embrace Your love has shown, I will never be alone For you will welcome me home I'll forever be for you will say to me Welcome home you, I know you by name How do you do? I shine because of you today So come and sit down tell me how you are I know, son, it's good just to see your face When I left home to be who I am Some people said, no way