Skaggs, Ricky - Halfway Home Cafe Lyrics

who is the fiddle player anyone know?

Beautiful song and arrangement. God bless them. I pray this leads many to the Lord.

This hits hard because my dad had me listen to it while he was in prison

1991 I was on ME ToD, Ricky Skaggs came to the camp to perform. I wasn't a Christian then. I love his music more today now that I am a Christian...

who is the young fiddle player

Ricky's right on the money. Yet another great song written by Paul Overstreet.

I heard this in prison ..it is my rock..

Great music! Love the vocal harmonies in the chorus.

This is one of gaither vocal band homecoming favourite song of mine.I was 8 years dad use to come back the from the state bringing so many gaither homecoming CD and that's where it all started❤

Stunning...

I can’t get enough of this song right on Ricky you guys are the best

I spent 3 yrs 10 months and 19 days in Okla prison...all because I had a legal gun under my bed in case of a break in...now it's over..this song is very theraputic for me...

This is what Real Country Music is all about. It should tell a story. Not all this hip hop garbage. Thanks for sharing this real music!!!!!!!!

I agree. I'm a huge fan of real music. But ppl never understand

Best song for youth. Thanks.

LOVE YOU RICKY SKAGGS YOUR MUSIC IS AWESOME

Beautiful song

Lyrics

I was pourin' coffee for table number one
I couldn't help but hear him what was going on
It got my attention when I heard a young man's voice
Saying sheriff I'll be going now if its alright with you boys
Those years I spent in prison stole to much time from me
I won't waste another minute if I'm really free.

Chorus:
I'm goin' home my family's waitin' for me goin' home
I'm amazed that they still love me
They forgive me for the bitter seeds I've sown
Heaven knows I've been away to long
So now I'm going home.

A burger and a special for table number eight
I was bustin' number seven when I heard her young heart break
He told her it was over they could never meet again
That he found a taste of courage twisted on his wedding band
Her tears began to fall but they could not touch his heart
I heard him say "I'm sorry But it was all wrong from the start."

Chorus:
I'm goin' home my family's waitin' for me goin' home
I'm amazed that they still love me
They forgive me for the bitter seeds I've sown
Heaven knows I've been away to long
So now I'm going home.

There's a million other stories from the Halfway Home Cafe
It's a never ending saga and they're played out every day
But this one's finally over the foods all put away
And the coffee pot stands empty at the Halfway Home Cafe
But over in the corner at table number three
Sits a father and a runaway well it looks that way to me
I said "I hate to interrupt you but its really gettin' late"
The young girl looked up smilin she said "Mister that's ok."

Chorus:
I'm goin' home my family's waitin' for me goin' home
I'm amazed that they still love me
They forgive me for the bitter seeds I've sown
Heaven knows I've been away to long
So now I'm going home.
Hhmmm, I'm goin' home...

Ricky Skaggs is the man!

Wow! Was that a young Darren Vincent with hair!

Speaks to me love this song

Ricky is vastly underrated

I was 18, I had left home without telling anyone, went halfway across the country. I bought a bus ticket from Colorado Springs, to Effingham Illinois, it was as far as I could get to. The police called my father, he drove 3 or 4 hours to come and pick me up. He took me to a diner to get something to eat because I was hungry, and while I ate, he told me how I had made my mother cry and worry every night I had been gone. Four months I was in the wilderness. They are both long now, and I miss them both. I'm old, and full of regret for a life full of wrong turns, and selfishness. I know that God has forgiven me, my mother too, God rest her soul, but it still hurts. This song always reminds me of that time, and brings tears to my eyes.

Amen brother...😢

Amen...

Amen brother

Lovely song.....

Great song, great message and great artist! No one can play or sing like Ricky Skaggs - period.

love that fiddle such a pretty sounding one.

never get tired of hearing this song. thanks

who is the fiddle player?

He is an amazing talent

And that's how grammys are won. How many does Ricky and Vince have?

It reminds of a story in the Bible about the prodigal son.

it does

Amen, mamm...

Ricky scaggs, you sang this song, so melodramatic, it was so REAL.You are a great singer....Sing bluegrass, and christian.....

Such a beautiful and clear voice....real music right here.

I cry every time I here the song,good lessons

I can't even tell how much I love this so song.. and I don't even remember how many times I have listen to it.

i love this even playing back to back

""""MILLION THUMBS UP"""""

This song should have 339,000.000 hit's. Nothing but great music.

Amen,alot of people to see,and Jesus ,face to face WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Andy Leftwich on violin

thanks .do you know who the rest of the band members are?

Great Bluegrass Song

just discovered this song by accident today  love this song, for the message and for personal reasons  thanks for the post  who is the young man playing fiddle

Amazing <3 much..:)

Do you know how many people you touch by this song love love it

This was a beautiful song i cant quit listening to it thank you for this

Louder, louder, LOUDER !!
Everyone should listen to this. I love this song/preformance.
Please PLEASE..

He who is without sin cast the first stone. Remember to forgive an love!

Get outta here go back to new york

i can see where your coming from but i think you might bee looking t it wrong, think about the families that have broke apart over this kinda thing it nice to hear about one who is strong enough to pull back together.

amen . have seen it too

You do, if you plan on going to heaven. A big family will be gathering there! You come along, you hear? :D

Listen to this song! Some of us have been here

One of my favorite all time singers! :)

Incredible! No one can sing a ballad like Ricky Skaggs.