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Text:Homeward Bound
Author:H. L.
Tune:[Waves are rolling high, ‘neath a stormy sky]
Composer:Haldor Lillenas

7. Homeward Bound

1 Waves are rolling high, ‘neath a stormy sky,
As I sail o’er life’s ocean wide;
But I have no fear as my course I steer,
For my Pilot is by my side.

Refrain:
Homeward bound, homeward bound,
Sailing over the ocean of life,
I shall have no fear with my Pilot near,
For I’m homeward bound.

2 Many dangers hide ‘neath the swelling tide,
But a compass and chart have I,
Safely guiding me o’er the restless sea
Till the harbor of peace is nigh. [Refrain]

3 To the stormy gale I have flung my sail,
I am nearing the harbor-land;
I shall cease to roam, soon the lights of home
Shall appear on the golden strand. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Waves are rolling high, ‘neath a stormy sky
Title: Homeward Bound
Author: H. L.
Refrain First Line: Homeward bound, homeward bound
Language: English
Publication Date: 1927
Copyright: 1926 by Lillenas Publishing Co.
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Waves are rolling high, ‘neath a stormy sky]
Composer: Haldor Lillenas
Notes: Public Domain.



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