KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING
(Frank Dycus)


The Kendalls - 1970



Somewhere out there you're striking matches
Trying to build a fire with wet wood
Meanwhile at home a fire is burning
A fire that would warm you if it could

Keep the home fires burning
Don't let the flame die down
If you could see the darkness
When you're not around

A fire will burn out of control
Or die when left alone
So keep the home fires burning
And it's always warm at home

A fire that you leave unattended
May feed on any fuel it can find
There is always someone who is willing
To tend the fire that you have left behind

Keep the home fires burning
Don't let the flame die down
If you could see the darkness
When you're not around

A fire will burn out of control
Or die when left alone
So keep the home fires burning
And it's always warm at home

Keep the home fires burning
And it's always warm at home



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - December 2018)