It's been a long time since I've been to Albuquerque
It's calling me back home, and I know I cannot wait
Those desert stars that I once called my nightlight
Are shining bright to help me find my way
It's been a long time since I've been to Albuquerque
I have to admit that I hope things haven't changed
Sandia Peak reflecting coral sunset
Is there no matter what's been rearranged
Oh I'm coming home, Albuquerque
Rest my head against a cottonwood tree
I'll find a small adobe in the North Valley
Guess it's long past time, Albuquerque
It's been a long time since I've been to Albuquerque
It's the kind of place that stays inside your veins
And I'll just drive until I see the Rio Grande
And breathe the scent of sage and summer rain
Oh I'm coming home, Albuquerque
Rest my head against a cottonwood tree
I'll find a small adobe in the North Valley
Yes it's long past time, Albuquerque
I chased a dream so far away
I had to learn those lessons I'd never learned if I'd have stayed
And through all these years searching for where I belong
My heart has known all along
I'm coming home, Albuquerque
Rest my head against a cottonwood tree
I'll find a small adobe in the North Valley
Yes it's long past time, Albuquerque
I'll find a small adobe in the North Valley
Yes it's long past time, Albuquerque