Southern Ways

                                  When I was 15 I dreamed of leaving my home

I had to see the world

And live like a rolling stone

I heard California was paved in gold

So I hopped on that train

It didn't come easy

But I keep thinkin' bout

The green grass and missing my home



Take me back to my southern ways

Where I can be myself and live another day

Take me back to my southern ways

Where the tall pines blow and the southern winds kiss my face



Oh southern grace



Me and my boys started a band

Practiced everyday out on the Hell House land

Played every honky tonk and this ol' bar

To sing about ol' Bama

We were just simple men

The music is forever

And the songs will never ever end



Take me back to my southern ways

Where I can be myself and live another day

Take me back to my southern ways

Where the tall pines blow and the southern winds kiss my face



Oh take me back!



I sit here thinkin' about those days

I wouldn't change a thing about my life today

Ain't it funny how time sure flies

'Cause all I ever wanted and needed

WAS YOU



Take me back to my southern ways

Where I can be myself and live another day

Take me back to my southern ways

Where the tall pines blow and the St. John's flows, and only God - he



Knows, and those southern winds kiss my face