Cheryl's Goin' Home
Sonny And Cher · Other Songs - Sonny And Cher
The thunder cracks against the night
The dark explodes with yellow light
The railroad sign is flashing bright
The people stare but I don't care
My flesh is cold against my bones
My Cheryl's going home
Come hear me shout against the rain
Is there a way to stop this train
I got some reasons to explain
About the way I was today
The whistle moans and I'm alone
My Cheryl's going home
Santa Rose Special's down the line
I'm running desperately behind
There's only one thing on my mind
The rain and tears are in my eyes
The things I have to say won't be known
My Cheryl's going home
The thunder cracks against the night
The dark explodes with yellow light
The railroad sign is flashing bright
The people stare but I don't care
My flesh is cold against my bones
My Cheryl's going home
Come hear me shout against the rain
Is there a way to stop this train
I got some reasons to explain
About the way I was today
The whistle moans and I'm alone
My Cheryl's going home
The dark explodes with yellow light
The railroad sign is flashing bright
The people stare but I don't care
My flesh is cold against my bones
My Cheryl's going home
Come hear me shout against the rain
Is there a way to stop this train
I got some reasons to explain
About the way I was today
The whistle moans and I'm alone
My Cheryl's going home
Santa Rose Special's down the line
I'm running desperately behind
There's only one thing on my mind
The rain and tears are in my eyes
The things I have to say won't be known
My Cheryl's going home
The thunder cracks against the night
The dark explodes with yellow light
The railroad sign is flashing bright
The people stare but I don't care
My flesh is cold against my bones
My Cheryl's going home
Come hear me shout against the rain
Is there a way to stop this train
I got some reasons to explain
About the way I was today
The whistle moans and I'm alone
My Cheryl's going home
Cheryl's Goin' Home
Recorded by Sonny and Cher, this track exemplifies the duo's signature blend of pop sensibility and theatrical storytelling. Released during their peak era, the song features Cher's distinctive vocal delivery, which became a hallmark of their partnership and influenced countless artists in the soft rock and pop genres. The recording captures the emotional vulnerability often explored in their catalog, contrasting with their more upbeat hits like 'I Got You Babe.' As part of their broader body of work, the song reflects the mid-1960s shift toward more personal and narrative-driven songwriting, solidifying their legacy as one of the most successful and enduring acts in American music history.