In the morning they'll hang me for a crime I ain't done,
I confess I'm a sinner, but I never killed no one.

Lord, be with my children and dear Sarah my wife,
Comfort their sorrows,
Oh, I've loved them more than life.

I've read the good book, found comfort and peace,
I'll not fear even though death is near,
Still, I would do anything,
I would give anything to go back home,
Home sweet home.

I'm a ghost in a daydream, unfettered and free,
Pass right through these fences, my sweet Sarah runs to me.

Worked hard for a living, was honest but poor,
Paid my debts, and I have few regrets,
Still, I would give anything,
I would do anything to see my own home sweet home again, again.

I pray for the fathers, the husbands and friends false accused, whose last requests were refused.
They cry, "I would do anything,
I would give anything to see my own home sweet home."