I’ve been down that road And I’m traveling now It turned out then that I could walk away But I couldn’t run away Oh mama, mama, mama, mama, mama My heart tried to stay (my heart tried to stay) And now you’ll find me here by the cool water I lay with Lane by the side of a rock And we wait for the cool of the day I hear the footsteps of my Father drawing close now I hear His breath, I know the sound when He comes to meet with me It used to be frightened when He called my name or try to impress him But now I know for me Your heart is full of love! Oh Father, let all of Your waves and breakers sweep on over me Oh Father, do You know the heart You wake when You say: Come with Me? Oh Father, let these ears hear again You invite me to sing and play Oh Father, Father, Father, my heart is home (my heart is home) I’ve been down that road I’ve been down that road I’ve been down that road I’ve been down that road I’ve been down I’ve been down that road And I’m traveling now