This used to be a sugar town

The beet was drawn from all around

They came and put their money down

This used to be a sugar town



This used to be a thriving place

Full time work, semi-state

Trucks and tractors coming late

Wagons at the railway gates



But the kids have dreams

Brand new dreams

They're in control of a bright

New future

The kids have dreams

Oh the kids have dreams



This used to help to keep me sane

Walking down there in the rain

In the darkness of a beet campaign

This used to help keep me sane

This used to put my mind at ease

Sweet Molasses

In the breeze





But the kids have dreams......



Sugar town , hanging around



I see them in the morning going

Out to school

Laughing and joking , playing the Fool

They've never known what it's like

To be down

Living in a sugar town



But the kids have dreams.......



Copyright 1998 D.Carton/L.Moran/P.Stevens