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