New York City years ago

Tourists in the rain

Singin' on the swing shift

For pennies



Thinkin'bout the bayou

Cajun river song

Almost got my head broke

In Texas



Purple Peacock Honky-Tonk

Eunice, Louisiana

Bourbon whiskey free, son,

Just tune up the piano



Workin' clubs in New Orleans

Bringin' down a dollar

College boys drink beer

And throw the bottles



It's been a long long long way >

I got some more to go	>

Don't look at my shadow	>

Its behind me	> chorus

It's been a long long long way >

In twenty years or so	>

Thinkin'bout those times	>

Might amuse me	>



L.A. Forum Sports Arena

Twenty thousand fans

Glas ya come to listen I'm gomma

Give you everything I can



I always had to play my music

Play it best I could

Hope you in the stands

Can hear me good



California dreamin' nearly put me down for good 

Colorado Rocky Mountains saved my senses 



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