Far Away Home

Story Behind The Song

Experimenting with an alternate guitar tuning opened a new avenue to song writing for me. This is a song I never would have written in standard tuning, but it came together quickly as I worked with something different.

Song Description

This song is a retrospective look at life far away from the bustle of modern life. It is about finding contentment in the things that really matter--the peace and security of home and the love of a good woman to share it with.

Song Length 6:32 Genre Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Contemporary
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Peaceful, Tranquil Subject Home, Love a Married Person
Similar Artists Gordon Lightfoot, James Keelaghan Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

I have let cool the passion with which poor men fight
To be far away, far away, far away home
Far away from the cold fields where they lose their lives
I am safely and far away home

I have let go the struggles which cause only strife
To be far away, far away, far away home
I have fought the temptations which rule a man's life
I am glad to be far away home

Chorus
For it is here on these green fields where I find my rest
And the love of sweet Becky asleep on my breast
And the sun bathing hillside which now I oft roam
Keeps me well and remembering I'm far away home

I've suppressed the ambitions which cloud young men's site
And come far away, far away far away home
I have passed up the glory I would have if I might
I'm content to be far away home

Lyrics Gary L. Rebholz Music Gary L. Rebholz
Producer Gary L. Rebholz Publisher Gary L. Rebholz
Performance Gary L. Rebholz Label Gary L. Rebholz
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Gary L. Rebholz Singer/songwriter, Folk Rock 10/31/2015

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