The Prodigal Farmer Lyrics

Daddy built this farm with his two strong hands

Raised me and my brother to work the land

But I had big dreams I couldn't sit still

So I asked for my share and I left that hill

Took my money to the city thought I'd make my mark

But I spent it all fast now I'm cold in the dark

Got a job cleaning pens down in the dirt

Thinking 'bout my home and how bad it hurts

I'm heading back to the porch where the light stays on

Where love's still waiting though I've been gone

I was lost out there but I've found my way

Gonna tell my daddy I'm home to stay

I walked up that road scared what he'd say

But he saw me coming and he ran my way

Wrapped his arms around me tears in his eyes

Said "You're back my boy and that's worth the sky "

He called to the house "Light the fire get the grill

We're having a feast and we're gonna fill

My boy was lost now he's found again

Let the music play and the dance begin "

I'm back on the porch where the light stays on

Where love was waiting though I'd been gone

I was lost out there but I've found my way

This is where I'll stay 'til my dying day

But my brother stood back shaking his head

Said "I stayed here working while you lived instead

I never got a party never felt the cheers

And now you're the reason for all these tears "

Daddy turned to him calm and kind

"Son all I have is already yours to find

But your brother was gone and now he's home

There's joy in the heart when the lost come home "

So I'll stay on this porch where the light shines bright

With my family around me and stars in the night

I was lost out there but I've found my place

In the arms of love full of mercy and grace

Back to the porch where the light stays on

Where love is waiting no matter how long

I was lost out there but I've found my way

And I'll never leave no I'm home to stay