Philadelphia Freedom

Music by elton john

Lyrics by bernie taupin

Released as a uk single in february, 1975



I used to be a rolling stone

You know if the cause was right

I'd leave to find the answer on the road

I used to be a heart beating for someone

But the times have changed

The less i say the more my work gets done



`cause i live and breathe this philadelphia freedom

From the day that i was born i've waved the flag

Philadelphia freedom took me knee-high to a man

Yeah gave me peace of mind my daddy never had





Oh philadelphia freedom shine on me, i love you

Shine a light through the eyes of the ones left behind

Shine a light shine a light

Shine a light won't you shine a light

Philadelphia freedom i love you, yes i do





If you choose to you can live your life alone

Some people choose the city

Some others choose the good old family home

I like living easy without family ties

Till the whippoorwill of freedom zapped me

Right between the eyes




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