graduated from lincoln high
somehow i made my way through vmi
joined the navy and i learned to fly
thats what i always dreamed of
theres a hometown girl who wears my ring
her name is painted on my starboard wing
tonight im half a world from everything
and everyone that i love.
i wonder how the .. did tonight
i sure hope grandma is doind alright
i wish i knew what moma is cooking for soupper
i pray jane has got my letter know how much i love her
chorus
lord knows i got a job to do
i cant wait til its through
i keep dreamin bout that homebound flight
looking for those runway lights
grandpa did his part ..
daddy did his time in vietnam
now i am flying over see and sand
.. sky.. feels up to me
ill be touching down on tenesse
my baby is .. with tears in her eyes
i wonder how the .. did tonight
i sure hope grandma is doind alright
i wish i knew what moma is cooking for soupper
i pray jane has got my letter know how much i love her
chorus
lord knows i got a job to do
i cant wait til its through
i keep dreamin bout that homebound flight
looking for those runway lights
looking for those runway lights
looking for those runway lights