Now that American Idol 8 has narrowed down the contestants to the top 13, it’s time to prep for the inevitable sorrowful goodbye/exit song and video package for the discarded contestants. This year, we get former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood singing “Home Sweet Home.”

So, what are the Home Sweet Home lyrics… and how will they translate as the American Idol exit video song?

You know i’m a dreamer
But my heart’s of gold
I had to run away high
So i wouldn’t come home low

I’m on my way
Well, i’m on my way
Home sweet home

Home Sweet Home was originally sung by Motley Crue… get ready for the tune, because we’ll be hearing it in every American Idol exit video from now until the end of the season.

Take a listen to the American Idol 8 exit song, “Home Sweet Home,” by Carrie Underwood, at Amazon.com

You can download Carrie Underwood’s “Home Sweet Home” on iTunes through March 16 – after that, the exit song will hit retail shelves.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of “Home Sweet Home” will benefit The Humane Society of the United States.