Last August 10th when skies were yellow
   wind was on the rise
A tornado swept across her land
   took years before her eyes
Her father's father's barn was struck,
   memories crushed beneath the boughs
She stood alone and asked the question,
   "Where will the barn owl live now?
   Where will the barn owl live now?"
The barn had not been used in years,
   since the crops began to wane.
The owl had made the barn her home
   a shelter from the rain.
Jean's family had watched the owls
   protect their nest and young.
The barn was in a pile of rubble:
   Where will the barn owl live now?
   Where will the barn owl live now?
Through the years Jean worked the land
   and kept the house, created home;
Raised a daughter and sons to be proud of
   with children of their own.
Jean still works magic with her hands
   creating quilts and dolls;
Her husband died a few years back, she wonders
   "Where will he be now?
   Where will he be now?"
The photographs remind her of the storm in ‘41
The Big Tornado ripped through town,
   erasing all they had begun.
Her daughter's infant life was spared,
But others dear had died:
She dreams of them so tenderly, thinking,
   "Where would they be now?
   Where would they be now?"
Her creations bring her comfort, joy
   like babies new and small.
But she feels a wistful longing when the
   evening shadows fall.
She's like the morning Texas prairie: beautiful and strong.
But the storm and changes pose the question:
   "Where will the barn owl live now?
         Hmmmm?"

So many times I've looked back
Missing Tennessee hills so blue
But the day I met you my heart found her home:
My home is with you.
CHORUS:
         (Darlin') home is wherever you are, my love.
        My home is with you.
        Wherever we wander, whatever we do:
        My home is with you.
We left San Francisco behind
Said "goodbye" to our friends and the Bay
We moved up to Portland with our boxes and dreams
Growing in love each day.
I know our future's untold
Like blossoms that scatter and fall
But as long as I have you, dear, to hold
Home is within us and all.

May you be welcome, Elinor Jeanne!
We've made a home in the world for you!
The arms that hold you are loving and glad.
Learn to be yourself, joyful or sad.
You're a gift to us, unique and whole.
A child of God, body and soul.
May you have laughter, Elinor Jeanne.
We've made a home in the world for you.
Laughter's sunlight scattered,
It heals and warms.
The eyes shine with it, the belly fills.
It fosters friendship. It helps bring peace.
May it bubble from you, fun and release.
May you be caring, Elinor Jeanne!
We've made a home in the world for you.
Welcome the stranger, help those in need.
Care for the thirsty. Love those you feed.
Friends of all kinds, young and old.
The love you offer returns full-fold.
May you see beauty, Elinor Jeanne!
We've made a home in the world for you
Birds and bumblebees, flowers and rain.
Rivers and oceans, forests and plains.
You're a part of creation, a part of the earth.
Love and enjoy it! May your best gifts come forth!
Welcome, Welcome, Elinor Jeanne!
We've made a home in the world for you!

The moon is full the sky is bright
The snow is glistening in its light
Why am I lonely tonight?
I'm driving down this winding backroad
Heading for our home
It's been a long day teaching
The music of my soul
I want to open up the door
Have you welcome me inside
Take me in your loving arms
Where no dreams should be denied.
The moon is full the sky is bright
The stars are dancing in the light
So why am I lonely tonight?

Through the years of loving you I've had many dreams At first they were romantic Escapades and schemes But then when we were married They changed to different things A peaceful home, a safety haven A place to root my wings.

(Voice 2) (through the years) (I've loved you so) (thought our love) (would surely grow) (when we married on that) (sweet September day) (I never thought that I would) (ever go away.)

The moon is full the sky is bright
The air is crisp and clean tonight
Tell me why am I lonely tonight?
We love each other that's still true
Even through the pain
Of two souls in different
Realities and frames
Can we stop the struggle
Of power against power
I want to live in honesty
Make the best choice for tomorrow
The moon is full the sky is bright
The snow is glistening in it's light
Oh why am I lonely tonight?

Chorus:
Together we're stronger,
Together we fly.
The future is brighter,
Our worries roll by
Like eagles that soar in the wide summer sky,
Together we fly to new heights.
Your smile sends my spirits winging.
Your touch sets my troubles to flight.
I feel freedom inside from love you provide.
My heart sings with delight.
My heart sings with delight.
Our laughter spreads gladness and sun
Our care gives shape to each day.
We're making a home of commitment and hope.
Together our dreams find a way.
Together our dreams find a way.