Home, Sweet Home - Celtic Whistles Collection Vol.13

"Home, Sweet Home" is a song first published in England in 1823. It was written as an interlude for the stage play Clari, or the Maid of Milan.
The song begins with the famous line:
"Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home."

The music was composed by Henry Rowley Bishop, and the lyrics were written by playwright John Howard Payne. Its melody is said to be based on the Italian folk tune Lisetta Poor Richard.

During the American Civil War, it was beloved by both Union and Confederate soldiers, and became a symbol of the war itself. At times, the song was even banned for stirring soldiers' homesickness.

Despite its simplicity, the melody touched many hearts, spreading widely across America and Europe in the 19th century.

In Japan, it was introduced during the Meiji era under the title "Hanyū no Yado" ("My Humble Cottage"), appearing in prewar school songbooks and music texts. Since then, it has been cherished across generations.
It is also well known as an insert song in "Grave of the Fireflies."