Hometown Streets - Nanci Griffith

Everybody packs their goals

And sails away for better shores

I have seen times

My sails have held a brilliant shine

I hear tell that dreams come true

Along these crowded avenues

But, my peace of mind

Is a place I go when I close my eyes

I need a hometown street where the boys are pretty

And a friend is still a friend

I need a hometown street where the love you’re giving

Surely comes back 'roubd again

Hometown streets are paved in gold

With faces that you’ve always known

But, you’ll never see them

Until you pack your dreams and leave them

The one I loved has moved away

It’s hot in this city

Hey, it’s always late

Here in this place

Love doesn’t get the time of day

Bridge

I can’t remember what I came here for

I’m gonna pull up my anchor and sail for shore