[Verse 1] I’d love to be there, where the salt meets the land With a worn-out map folded tight in my hand North Sea wind pulling hard at my coat Every mile leaving another note [Pre-Chorus] I remember the names, the tables, the rain The easy kind of laughter that stays [Chorus] I want to go back, back to that shore Cross the northern roads like I did before From one small harbor to the next open door I’ll find those good people and meet them once more I want to go back, back to that shore Carry the stories we were making before If the road still runs where the wide tides roll I’ll follow it home with a grateful soul [Verse 2] Through the green north country, town after town Long bridges rising, then winding back down A coffee at noon and a late evening train Strangers who welcomed me out of the rain [Pre-Chorus] I was lucky to find them, lucky to stay Even for just a few bright days [Chorus] I want to go back, back to that shore Cross the northern roads like I did before From one small harbor to the next open door I’ll find those good people and meet them once more I want to go back, back to that shore Carry the stories we were making before If the road still runs where the wide tides roll I’ll follow it home with a grateful soul [Bridge] Maybe the years have changed every street Maybe the faces are older than me But I’ll bring the same thanks I carried away And ask if they remember those days [Final Chorus] I want to go back, back to that shore Cross northern Europe like I did before From one warm welcome to the next open door I’ll find those good people and meet them once more I want to go back, back to that shore Where the tide keeps time on the harbor floor And wherever the journey is asking me to go I’ll carry their kindness wherever I roam [Outro] I’d love to be there, I’d love to return To the roads and the people I’m grateful to know
