Anxious nights give way to daylight She don't cry and she don't complain To honor, cherish, protect and keep you She took your problems and took your name All she wants to do is stroll down the island She don't care if there's wind or there's rain Only a women of her stature Could shield you from the venom of this town's disdain And she'll wait by your side She'll never let you out of her sight And she'll wait by your side, You're the one thing that matters in her life As she waits patiently by the window She knows you'll be coming home soon She'll sit quiet there and won't go Her dedication can't be moved She hears the echoes marching down "A" street Like footsteps on the cobblestone A pace to heavy to be her master They pass her by and she's still alone And she'll wait by your side She'll never let you out of her sight And she'll wait by your side, You're the one thing that matters in her life Shannon I'm coming home... [x2] She hears the echoes marching down "A" street Like footsteps on the cobblestone A pace to heavy to be her master They pass her by and she's still alone And she'll wait by your side She'll never let you out of her sight And she'll wait by your side, You're the one thing that matters in her life Shannon I'm coming home... [x2] Shannon I'm coming home...