Story Behind The Song

This song was written for a Docmumentary film about the Edmund Fitzgerald for the 30th anniversary of it's sinking.

Lyrics

When I woke today, the sky was as black as the depths of the lake
I try to feel good, but for me that's always been hard to fake
And Jill's got this feelin she won't say but I know
So I touch her on the cheek before I have to go

And I feel her hand in mine
Back home, back home
And I know I'll walk the line
Back home, back home

With these bills to pay the best work for me is back on the lake
And the water my love, she always forgives my mistakes
So I kissed the kids today and felt their eyes shine
Some folks might shed a tear but that's their way not mine

Cause I know I'll find my way
Back home, back home
And I know everythings OK
Back home, back home

On a new ship today she's the biggest and the best that's what they say
I see the North star at dawn, feel the light from the sky on my face
I feel the wet cold on my hands, knuckles bloody white and red
Sweet Jesus please look in on my babies in bed

Cause I feel their hands in mine
Back home, back home
And I'll see their eyes shine
Back home, back home
And I know I'll find my way
Back home, back home
And I pray they're all OK
Back home, back home

They're all OK back home

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
LOHRN	My Top Songs	9/18/2007
Gringo Stopsign	My Top Songs	9/10/2007