Sit down, take off your hat
Listen to all of the things that I've got on my mind
Maybe you'll understand what I know has to be done
If you'll just take the time

I've got to be going
Before roots start showing
The feeling is growing
Now it's overflowing

I must kick off my shoes
Got to know just how it feels to simply move around
Try not to feel so sad
After all, I'll be in touch no matter where I'm bound

I've got to be going
Before roots start showing
The feeling is growing
Now it's overflowing

So now, I'm on my way
Don't be shocked if you awake to find that I have gone

I've got to be going
Before roots start showing
The feeling is growing
Now it's overflowing

I've got to be going (Got to be going)
I've got to be going (Got to be going)
I've got to be going (Got to be going)
I've got to be going (Got to be going)