Intro
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Verse 1
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The road was straight and narrow
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Leading to my father's house
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The gates were open wide awaiting my return
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Near them stood my father
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With his arms stretched out to me
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With tears on his face I heard him say
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Welcome home, I've missed you so much
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My heart has been broken since the day you went away
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Welcome home, I'll prepare a celebration
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Come take your place beside me
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You've been gone so long; welcome home
Verse 2
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His hand was on my shoulder
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As we walked up to the house
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And Mom peeped out the front door
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And then came running out
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She threw her arms around me
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And squeezed me like Momma can
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And then kissed me on my cheek
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And with my face held in her hands, she said, welcome home
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How I've longed for this moment
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I've prayed for you each night since the day you went away
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Welcome home, I'll prepare a place for you
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My prayers have been answered
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Thank You, Jesus, O, thank You, Jesus; welcome home
Verse 3
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O how good it felt to be in my father's house
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After all the pain and heartache I had put him through
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And to know that I'm forgiven
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And my past has been forgotten
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And to hear my fam'ly say
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We still love you, O, welcome home
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O how sweet the sound
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Those simple words, we love you, still echo in my heart
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Welcome home
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No more will I take this place for granted
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It's so good to be loved and wanted
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After you've done wrong
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And still be welcomed home, welcome home