So far away and long ago My memories return of all the friend I know Come this December we'll gather round We'll sing carols and bring joy throughout our town I pray for a happy holiday and good will to all I pray that we'll be safe and sound In this winter town This place we've found and call our home My love I'll be home soon I'm on a plane I'm on my way back to you I've been gone so long from my hometown This holiday will bring us back I'm homeward bound I pray for a happy holiday and good will to all I pray that we'll be safe and sound In this winter town This place we've found and call our home When I moved to the city I thought I'd found A place to call my own But the snow falls and my home calls Me back once more I pray for a happy holiday and good will to all I pray that we'll be safe and sound In this winter town This place we've found and call our home