At The End Of The Day

Sandy Denny

originally found on Like An Old Fashioned Waltz (1974)
also to be found on A Boxful of Treasures (disc 4) (2004)


Oh babe you are the one I love,
You are the one I'm thinking of.
You know it's still a long long way,
But I'll be home at the end of the day.

I'll sing my songs just for you
And I'll bring my love home to you.
I can hardly wait to see your face again,
But I'll be home at the end of the day.

Just miles and miles of rosy sky,
I'll fall asleep by and by.
I'm crying now 'cos you're so far away
But I'll be home at the end of the day.

Oh babe you are the one I love,
You are the one I'm thinking of.
So many words I need to say.
You'll hear them all at the end of the day.
But I'll be home at the end of the day.

(Copyright © Sandy Denny 1973)

Sandy Denny, vocals, piano
Jerry Donahue, electric guitar
Richard Thompson, electric guitar
Pat Donaldson, bass
Dave Mattacks, drums

Orchestral arrangement by Harry Robinson

Anyone who has ever been away from home for a long time, and has felt a little homesick, will understand the sentiment behind this song. I wrote it on the plane journey home, after an extensive tour of the United States
- Sandy Denny