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