Introduction
Rory Feek’s Heartfelt Homecoming: “Back Home Again”
“Back Home Again” is a heartfelt rendition by Rory Feek, featured on the 2016 album Hymns That Are Important to Us, which he recorded with his late wife, Joey Feek. Originally penned and performed by John Denver, the song celebrates the warmth and comfort of returning home. In Rory and Joey’s version, it takes on a deeper resonance, reflecting their personal journey and unwavering faith during Joey’s battle with terminal cancer.
The album was a labor of love, recorded during Joey’s cancer treatments, and it became a poignant testament to their shared devotion and resilience. Their rendition of “Back Home Again” encapsulates the essence of finding solace in familiar places and the enduring strength of love and family. The song’s gentle melody and evocative lyrics serve as a reminder of the simple joys that define the concept of home.
Their work on Hymns That Are Important to Us was recognized with a Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album in 2017, honoring the couple’s dedication to their music and each other. Rory’s continued performances and storytelling keep Joey’s memory alive, offering inspiration to many who find comfort in their story.
“Back Home Again” stands as a testament to the Feeks’ enduring legacy, illustrating how music can provide healing and connection, even in the face of life’s most profound challenges.
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Lyrics
There’s a storm across valley
Clouds are rolling in
The afternoon is heavy on your shoulders.
There’s a truck out on the forelane
A mile or so away.
And the whining of his wheels just makes it colder
He’s an hour away from riding
On your prayer up in the sky
Ten days on the road, barely gone
There’s a fire softly burning
Supper’s on the stove
But it’s the light in your eyes
that makes him warm
Hey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old far feels like a long lost friend
Yes, hey it’s good to be back home again
Well there’s all the news to tell him
How’d you spend your time?
And what’s the latest thing the neighbours say?
And your mother called last Friday
Sunshine made her cry
And you felt the baby move just yesterday
Hey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old far feels like a long lost friend
Yes, hey it’s good to be back home again
Oh the time that I can lay this tired old body down
And feel your fingers, feather soft upon me
The kisses that I live for, the love that lights my way
The happiness that living with you brings me
It’s the sweetest thing I know of
Just spending time with you
It’s the little thing that makes a house a home
Like a fire softly burning
and supper on the stove
And the light in your eyes that makes me warm
Hey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old far feels like a long lost friend
Yes, hey it’s good to be back home again
Yes, hey it’s good to be back home again