From the recording Unspoken
Written in 1977 for a friend who was leaving home for the first time to go on a long foreign exchange program.
Lyrics
You’re far away from home,
Sleepy and afraid
You still have so far to roam
You’re thinking maybe you should have stayed
But please, my friend, don’t despair
Things will turn out all right.
You’re already half the way there
And I have to tell you good night
Dream of home and your love and your friends
Get down on your knees and pray
New family and friends in a faraway land
Await you when you’ve gone away
So rest for now, my friend, rest
Try not to carry on so
You did what you thought was best,
And tomorrow is the day you must go.