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GWith great anticipation Che waited Gat the door
His only son was Ddue from ovGerseas
For months now he?d been waiting since Che?d gone off to Gwar
And his eyes were filled with Dtears of great reGlief
Welcome Chome son his loving arms held open and his heart so Gfull of love
Welcome Chome son I?ve been praying and been hoping and I never did Ggive up
I knew that you?d return to me the place where you were meant to be
Rest now for you?ve been gone Ctoo long
I heard him say as they embraced I?ve Gwaited so long for this day
My Dson my very own welGcome home
But a dreary rain was falling while aCnother soldGier fell
And a mother wakes up Dcrying in the Gnight
She thought she?d heard him calling in that Cmoment she coulGd tell
Her only son had Dpassed into the Glight
Welcome Chome son his loving arms held open and his heart so Gfull of love
Welcome Chome son as Jesus stood there glowing their hands reached out aGnd touched
I knew that you?d return to me the place that you were meant to be
Rest now for you?ve been gone Ctoo long
As they embraced I heard him say I?ve Gwaited so long for this day
My Dson my very own welGcome home
Now I think of all the families that?ve Clost a darlGing one
And I think how Jesus Ddied for all Gour sins
And I think how much God loved us to Csend His onGly Son
To live and die and Dthen to livGe again
Welcome Chome Son I hear God saying when they nail Christ to the crosGs that day
Welcome Chome Son and when He sent His angels to roll that stone aGway
I knew that you?d return to me the place where you were meant to be
Rest now for you?ve been gone Ctoo long
I hear God say as they embrace I?ve Gwaited so long for this day
Well Ddone my faithful Son welGcome home
Welcome Chome I hope to hear God saying when it?s my time to Ggo
Welcome Chome while the angel band is playing and God comes to claim my Gsoul
The angels will be singing and joy bells will be ringing
Rejoicing I?ll shout and sing Calong
When there are no more wars to fight and Gwe?re all children of the light
When the DFather and the Son say welGcome home

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The story behind the song

This song comes from the legendary Dolly Parton, known for her prolific songwriting and impactful career in country music. She has written thousands of songs, many of which became iconic hits, showcasing her unique blend of storytelling and heartfelt emotion. "Welcome Home" appears on her album For God and Country, released in 2003. Playing this song connects you to the rich legacy of an artist who has consistently brought warmth and sincerity to her music.

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Welcome Home

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G C G

With great anticipation he waited at the door

D G

His only son was due from overseas

C G

For months now he?d been waiting since he?d gone off to war

D G

And his eyes were filled with tears of great relief

C G

Welcome home son his loving arms held open and his heart so full of love

C G

Welcome home son I?ve been praying and been hoping and I never did give up

I knew that you?d return to me the place where you were meant to be

Rest now for you?ve been gone too long

I heard him say as they embraced I?ve waited so long for this day

D G

My son my very own welcome home

C G

But a dreary rain was falling while another soldier fell

D G

And a mother wakes up crying in the night

C G

She thought she?d heard him calling in that moment she could tell

D G

Her only son had passed into the light

C G

Welcome home son his loving arms held open and his heart so full of love

C G

Welcome home son as Jesus stood there glowing their hands reached out and touched

I knew that you?d return to me the place that you were meant to be

Rest now for you?ve been gone too long

As they embraced I heard him say I?ve waited so long for this day

D G

My son my very own welcome home

C G

Now I think of all the families that?ve lost a darling one

D G

And I think how Jesus died for all our sins

C G

And I think how much God loved us to send His only Son

D G

To live and die and then to live again

C G

Welcome home Son I hear God saying when they nail Christ to the cross that day

C G

Welcome home Son and when He sent His angels to roll that stone away

I knew that you?d return to me the place where you were meant to be

Rest now for you?ve been gone too long

I hear God say as they embrace I?ve waited so long for this day

D G

Well done my faithful Son welcome home

C G

Welcome home I hope to hear God saying when it?s my time to go

C G

Welcome home while the angel band is playing and God comes to claim my soul

The angels will be singing and joy bells will be ringing

Rejoicing I?ll shout and sing along

When there are no more wars to fight and we?re all children of the light

D G

When the Father and the Son say welcome home

About Welcome Home Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Welcome Home by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Welcome Home chords”, “Welcome Home guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Welcome Home chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Welcome Home chords and for experienced players who want accurate Welcome Home lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D.

FAQ — Welcome Home by Dolly Parton

How do I play "Welcome Home" by Dolly Parton on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Welcome Home" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Welcome Home" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Welcome Home"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Welcome Home" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Welcome Home" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Welcome Home" by Dolly Parton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dolly Parton below.

What key is "Welcome Home" in?

The chords for "Welcome Home" show the original chord names (including G, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.