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My hometown - she's big and she's brown She reaches to the sky above, And everywhere you look, she's all around you. My backyard is dirty and hot It's never seen a flower grow, As I can testify it needs no garden. (Chorus) One of these days, I'm gonna pack my bags and take a train To some big city Where the lights are brighter and I know all the girls are pretty My home folk were raised in the smoke Of fiery factory chimney stacks That gave you work but in return they choke you Choke you........ When I wake up, I wake up in the morning Work all the day till the sun goes down Gotta save up all the money I'm earning Gotta have enough to kiss this town. Powered by books from the public library Teaching myself 'bout the world outside Pictures of sunny places invite me Goodbye, town....I'm taking a ride. My mother started crying at the station Asked me if I wouldn't change my mind Afraid the city lights will call and blind me The whistle blows and terminates my journey Cold reality is right on time The factory gates closed once again behind me (Chorus) One of these days...... |