For many long years I have wandered
Many long miles I have roamed
But a voice in my head is now calling
Calling me back to my south country home.

I have walked in your tropical forests
Experienced the hot desert sun
Climbed the high mountains snow capped peaks
In your lakes and blue seas I have swum

Now a voice is calling me back
Back to the place of my birth
Once more to walk in the pine woods
Under blue skies and warm summer sun

Many years ago I did leave
A youth so fearless and bold
Now I hear my south country calling me back
To the place where I can grow gracefully old

I will never forget all the friends I have made
As I wandered your far distant shores
And if ever you visit my south country
You’ll find a welcome sign over my door