HOME AWAY FROM HOME
(Jerry Chesnut)


Jerry Lee Lewis - 1970





It all began the day my conscience died
I reached for her and she pushed me aside
And where a thing like this will ever end, God only knows
When a man feels more at home away from home

At home I lied just to pacify her pride and make excuses
And wonder why she'd even miss the love she never uses
Here in my home away from home I hide from my deceit
And the one time that I'm an honest man's when I come here to cheat

By right I guess I've been doing everything wrong
And it may not be the proper thing to do
But I can't find this kind of peace of mind when I'm around her
I'm more at home away from home with you

At home I lied just to pacify her pride and make excuses
And wonder why she'd even miss the love she never uses
Here in my home away from home I hide from my deceit
And the one time that I'm an honest man's when I come here to cheat
And the one time that I'm an honest man's when I come here to cheat






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - August 2012)