Comin’ Home for Christmas
Mama’s in the kitchen, Christmas on the stove
Daddy’s in the wood shed with axe and over coat
Everybody’s helpin’ to place and trim the tree
The picture’s almost perfect, it’s only missin’ me
But I’m comin’ home for Christmas
Save a place for me
I’ll arrive before St. Nicholas
Places gifts beneath the tree
Leave a candle burnin’
And a key underneath the mat
I’m comin’ home for Christmas
You can count on that
Snow is gently fallin’ as I make my way toward home
I hear sweet memories callin’; I’ve been a long time gone
Nothin’ like the family and friends to celebrate
The fun, the food, the music of this special holiday
Oh, but I’m comin’ home for Christmas
Save a place for me
I’ll arrive before St. Nicholas
Places gifts beneath the tree
So leave the candle burnin’
Leave a key underneath the mat
I’m comin’ home for Christmas
We can all depend on that
Hang holly in the window
Hang tinsel on the tree
Hang mistletoe above the door
And hang your hopes on me
I’m comin’ home for Christmas
No place I’d rather be
I’m comin’ home for Christmas
You can count on me
I’m comin’ home for Christmas
You can count on me
Oh, I’m comin’ home
I’m comin’ home (Mmm-mmm-mmm)
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol Comin’ Home for Christmas
“Comin’ Home for Christmas” is a Christmas song recorded by Dolly Parton, the American country singer known for her storytelling, emotional performances and connection to themes of family and home. The song reflects one of the most common ideas in Christmas music: the importance of returning to loved ones during the holiday season.
The song focuses on the journey back home for Christmas and the feelings connected with reunion. It highlights the comfort, happiness and belonging that come from being surrounded by family and familiar traditions. The idea of home becomes more than a place; it represents love, memories and the people who make Christmas meaningful.
Dolly Parton’s warm country style gives the song a heartfelt and personal quality. Its connection to Christmas comes from the tradition of traveling home during the holidays and celebrating together. “Comin’ Home for Christmas” reflects the belief that the greatest part of the season is often the opportunity to reconnect with the people who matter most.
