300+ Kids Sing A Cappella Style | Homeward Bound

This is dedication for Io Korol, a student who recently passed... watch end talk to find out why this video is so important.

LYRICS:

In the quiet misty morning
When the moon has gone to bed,
When the sparrows stop their singing
And the sky is clear and red,
When the summer's ceased its gleaming
When the corn is past its prime,
When adventure's lost its meaning -
I'll be homeward bound in time
Bind me not to the pasture
Chain me not to the plow
Set me free to find my calling
And I'll return to you somehow
If you find it's me you're missing
If you're hoping I'll return,
To your thoughts I'll soon be listening,
And in the road I'll stop and turn
Then the wind will set me racing
As my journey nears its end
And the path I'll be retracing
When I'm homeward bound again
Bind me not to the pasture
Chain me not to the plow
Set me free to find my calling
And I'll return to you somehow
(louder)
Bind me not to the pasture
Chain me not to the plow
Set me free to find my calling
And I'll return to you somehow

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[doubla]

Hearing what he said at the ending and re listening to it made me cry

[TwentyPaphonies]

I had the privilege of meeting Peter Hollens a few weeks ago, and it hit me how real he was.  The compassion that he showed in this video is not faked in any sense of the word.  I just... wow.

[jenniferwoodwell]

My young precious son passed away this year at the age of 22. He was a beautiful portrait artist. His pain is gone now! I miss him. Your songs always bring me solace. I love you for your Joyful Spirit!

[ryanmiller]

Oh this hit me so hard. Io was in my PE class and she was one of the funniest, amazing people I have ever met. During warmups I always loved to run with her around the gym because her personality was so vibrant and she was an amazing influence on my life at the time because I was at a difficult place in my life. One day she stopped showing up to PE. I asked one of my friends what happened and she said that she got sick. I thought she meant she had the flu so I didn't think about it much. She didn't show up for the rest of the year. My life started to get busy after that and 2 weeks later summer started so I gave little to no thought about her. She was in the grade above me, so she went to the High School after that and I didn't see her again. I don't know much about what happened after that, or if that was the sickness that killed her. But I didn't find out about her death until last June at our choirs end of the year concert, when they were making a speech about her. I asked my friend what happened and that is when I found out she died... I couldn't think straight for the days after and I seen that night bawling in my room. But today I was browsing through my recommended videos and I found this and... this hit hard. Thank you for making this video. Even though I saw this months after she passed, it really touched me personally and I'm sure it touched others. Thank You.

[nate.creating]

I know you won't see this because this is an old video and you have a ton of comments but I feel I need to share this. As you started to talk at the end of this video I started to cry and I can't stop. What you said about that girl really hit home for me and I don't know why I am sharing with you what I am about to but I feel I need to. Earlier this year I tried to take my own life because I have been dealing with things personally that made me feel I shouldn't live anymore. After surviving that I realized that yes I want to be "Homeword Bound" but on Gods time and not mine. Thank you Peter. Thank you so much for all that you do through your music and I hope one day I can meet you and thank you in person. ❤️

[Jmmatuszak]

The day after my grandma passed i stumbled across this song. We used it for the beginning of her funeral service and all i can say is that there wasn't a dry eye in the church. such an beautifully sung song.

[Snow-sxev]

brings a smile to my face seeing great people sing great songs with others and it makes my day when the music is as beautiful as this, those origon kids look like they are enjoying themselves

[TayHKay]

Peter Hollens = Obi Wan Kenobi of A Capella. The Harmony is strong with him.

[cynthiakennedy]

I am certain this comment is going to be drowned in the ocean of other ones, but I still feel like it deserves sharing. Peter, your music has inspired so much in my fiancé and I. I suffer from pretty bad social anxiety and mild depression, and he from depression and post traumatic stress. We hit our bad moods at the same time without fail, and whenever we feel hopeless your music is always there for support. Yes he's in therapy and of course I'm on medication, but it's nice to know that good still exists in the world.
-Keep being awesome, love Cynthia

[moriahpraklet]

Okay, usually I don't do long comments like this, but in this case I feel that I need to.
This past May, my high school was in the exact same situation as this one. One of my fellow choir members, Makayla, was killed in a car accident the week of State Choral Festival. We're a very tight knit community, and all of the choir people were really close, so we all took it pretty hard.
Peter (can I can you Peter?), when I saw this I was almost in tears when I realized what this was for. Thank you, thank you so much for doing this video. It was a huge comfort to me, and it reminded me of all the good memories I had with her.

[GCKMimi]

My grandfather died in the wee hours of May 24th, and my mother has the task of arranging his funeral. He was a lifelong farmer who got up and went to bed with the sun. I remember visiting and seeing him plowing a field or tending the cows as we drove past, and when it got dark, it wouldn't be long until he came home and it was time for dinner. When Mom was looking for music to play at his funeral, I sent her Homeward Bound, and it was "perfect". It fit my grandfather so well, it was almost written for him.

This beautiful arrangement will always remind me of him. Thank you.

[cleoedler]

this is an honor to the woman who died. very well done and worth the pain... sometimes pain can make the most chilling and passionate things...

[Lanselot]

I wish i could be like Io. Everyone around me says i have a beautiful voice, but i jus't cant find the courage to sing out loud in public. I would have loved to meet her or hear her. Video's like this are what we desperately need more of in this world.

[larrh]

My Niece had Stomach Cancer and passed away a few years ago. This was her favorite song as well... and we all sang it at her funeral. Brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it... regardless of who sings it. Thanks Perter.

[carolyngrimes]

Wow. I am crying. Watched it with the kids and was deeply moved. God is truly amazing. May her family and friends be truly comforted and may her legacy and yours continue to inspire. I can't find better words. We loved it. Well done. <3

[tylersmith]

Just got new headphones and this was the first thing I listened to. Excellent decision

[gabistiene]

I don't know how often I listened to this, still every time I'm  in goosebumps and tears all over again! Thanks so much for your passion and love for life.

[milo_thatch]

You probably won’t see this but a lot of my friends are graduating tomorrow and our choir and theater director have chosen your song for them to sing tomorrow. Luckily the rest of the choir and some of the theater department is joining to sing along with them and wish them a final farewell.

[CerealScientist]

I almost cried during your little epilogue... so emotional. Keep up the amazing work.

[dartagnan]

Peter, Peter, Peter!!! The transition to the choir is magnificent! I get misty-eyed every time! Wow! ♞