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 will give to you all that i have son i know, there’ll be times 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 i’ve been waiting for that day just to feel your warm embrace your love has shown that i will never be alone for you will welcome me home i’ll forever be for you will say to me welcome home 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