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You’re My Home

This version of You’Re My Home was released by Billy Joel in 1973.

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When you look into my eyes
And you see the crazy gypsy in my soul
It always comes as a surprise
When I feel my withered roots begin to grow
Well I never had a place that I could call my very own
That’s all right, my love, ’cause you’re my home

When you touch my weary head
And you tell me everything will be all right
You say, “Use my body for your bed
And my love will keep you warm throughout the night”
Well I’ll never be a stranger and I’ll never be alone
Whenever we’re together, that’s my home

Home can be the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Indiana’s early morning dew
High up in the hills of California
Home is just another word for you

Well I never had a place that I could call my very own
That’s all right, my love, ’cause you’re my home

If I travel all my life
And I never get to stop and settle down
Long as I have you by my side
There’s a roof above and good walls all around
You’re my castle, you’re my cabin and my instant pleasure dome
I need you in my house ’cause you’re my home.
You’re my home.

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The lyrics to You’Re My Home are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Billy Joel in 1973. Elements of the lyrics to You’Re My Home are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Billy Joel and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for You’Re My Home back when it was created.

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