Ready to Go Home
Hank Williams Sr. · The Ultimate Collection ( Bonus DVD) [Mercury] [2005]
There's comin' a day when the world shall melt away
And Jesus shall come to claim His own
No more tears, no pain, no woe, in this wicked world below
Then will you be ready to go home?
Will you be ready to go, ready to go home
To live with Him up there around the throne
When He says come unto Me, will your soul be clean and free
Then will you be ready to go home?
In this world of greed and hate will you wait 'til it's too late
To claim the Saviour for your own
For He's coming someday, to bear your soul away
Then will you be ready to go home?
As you travel day by day, down life's long highway
Are you on the road that leads to wrong
If you'll just travel in His light and pray both day and night
Then you'll be ready to go home...
Ready to Go Home
Hank Williams Sr. stands as a foundational figure in country music, renowned for his emotive vocal delivery and poignant songwriting. "Ready to Go Home" captures the weary longing characteristic of his work, reflecting themes of travel and the desire for rest that permeate his discography. As a key artist in the genre's development, Williams crafted a body of work that blended traditional country with blues influences, creating a sound that resonated deeply with audiences during the mid-20th century. This recording highlights his ability to convey complex emotions through simple, direct musical arrangements. His legacy endures through a vast catalogue of hits that continue to influence contemporary musicians, cementing his status as one of the most significant voices in American music history.