[Verse 1]
Back when I was just a young boy
I heard my daddy play the blues
Above the mighty Mississippi
Take me home
Take me home
And I went walking on that water
To seek my fortune and my fame
I never realized you'd miss me
Take me home
Take me home

[Chorus]
'Cause I wanna go home
Where the river runs free
And I wanna go home
Where somebody waits for me
Lift me up
Set me free

[Verse 2: Lizz Wright]
I see Your face upon the water
I hear Your name upon on the wind
Your voices come to ease my sorrow
Take me home
Take me home
I see your spirit on the river
I feel your wonder in the sea
I hear your voice sing of tomorrow
Take me home
Take me home
[Chorus]
'Cause I wanna go
Where the river runs free
And I wanna go
Where somebody waits for me
Lift me up
Set me free

[Outro: José James & Lizz Wright]
Lift me up
Set me free
(Tell 'em Lizz)

Lift me up
And set me free