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Released in 2012

Home (When Shadows Fall)

Written by Harry Clarkson • Jeff Clarkson • Peter Van Steeden

Last updated on November 1, 2020

Album This song officially appears on the Kisses On the Bottom Official album.

Timeline This song was officially released in 2012

Master album

Related sessions

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

“Home (When Shadows Fall)” is a song written by Harry Clarkson, Geoffrey Clarkson and Peter van Steeden in 1931. It was covered by many artists over years (Nat King Cole in 1950, Louis Armstrong in 1932 and 1957…). Paul McCartney covered it on his 2012 album “Kisses On The Bottom“.

There’s a track called ‘Home’ that I remember from my dad’s era. It’s funny, when I suggested that one, Diana [Krall] said, ‘Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only person on earth who knew that song.’ I actually used to do an instrumental version of it, before The Beatles. I liked the chords, so I used to play a little guitar instrumental when me and John were just getting it together. So I had nice memories of that one.

Paul McCartney

Lyrics

Evening marks the close of day,

Skies of blue begin to grey,

Crimson hues are fading in the west.

Evening ever brings to me

Dreams of days that used to be,

Memories of those I love the best.

When shadows fall

And trees whisper, "Day is ending",

My thoughts are ever wending home.

When crickets call,

My heart is forever yearning

Once more to be, returning home.

When the hills conceal the setting sun,

Stars begin a-peeping, one by one.

Night covers all,

And though fortune may forsake me,

Sweet dreams will ever take me home.

When the hills conceal the setting sun,

Stars begin a-peeping, one by one.

Night covers all,

And though fortune may forsake me,

Sweet dreams will ever take me home.

Variations

  • A Cover from "Kisses On The Bottom"
  • L1 Live from Capitol Studios

Officially appears on

Bootlegs

Videos

Album Kisses On the Bottom (Deluxe version)

Live performances

“Home (When Shadows Fall)” has been played in 1 concerts.

Latest concerts where “Home (When Shadows Fall)” has been played

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