That Home Far Away Song Lyrics and Chords by Doyle Lawson
That Home Far Away
Recorded by Doyle Lawson
Written by Ruby Rakes
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Oh Lord have mercy on this
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weary soul of
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May I walk in your light every
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t deep silent river
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e happy in tha
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t home fa
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I wandered away from the
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straight and the
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Driftin' like a ship lost a
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lighthouse to guide my
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foot
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steps
Till Jesus
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answered my
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weary soul of
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mine
May I walk in your light every
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The lights are bright no
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He lifted me up to
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join
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I'll live o
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weary soul of
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t deep silent river
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e happy in tha
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r
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FAQ
Who sang the the song That Home Far Away?
- The song That Home Far Away was sang by Doyle Lawson.
Who is Doyle Lawson?
- Doyle Lawson (born April 20, 1944) is an American traditional bluegrass and Southern gospel musician. He is best known as a mandolin player, vocalist, producer, and leader of the 6-man group Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Lawson was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
