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Nanci Griffith – Hometown Streets lyrics
(Nanci Griffith - James Hooker)

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

Chorus
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

Chorus

Bridge
I can't remember what I came here for
I'm gonna pull up my anchor and sail for shore

Chorus
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(Nanci Griffith - James Hooker) 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 Chorus 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 Chorus Bridge I can't remember what I came here for I'm gonna pull up my anchor and sail for shore Chorus Explain Request ×



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Songwriters: JAMES HOOKER, NANCI GRIFFITH
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