12. TOBACCO ROAD

I was born - In a trunk
Mama died & my daddy got drunk
Left me here to - die or grow
In the middle of Tobacco Road

Grew up in - a rusty shack
All I owned was hanging on my back
Only Lord knows - how I loathe
This place called Tobacco Road

But itıs home - The only life Iıve ever known
But the Lord knows how I loathe - Tobacco Road

Gonna leave - get a job
With the help, & the grace of God
Save my money, get - rich enough
Bring it back to Tobacco Road

Bring dynamite - & a crane
Blow it up - start all over again
Build a town, be - proud to show
Give the name - Tobacco Road

But itıs home - The only life Iıve ever known
I despise you cause you're filthy - But I love you - cause you're home