[Intro] (2x)
A D E A
[Verse 1]
A D
I was born right by the mountain
E A
From a place where eagles would sore
A D
Now I'm saying goodbye to my hometown
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I'm going where I never been before
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See my daddy was a farmer and mama see was a nurse
A D E A
Told me stories about the world, I'm about to find what it's worth
[Chorus]
Bm E Bm E
Mama don't you cry, daddy please just say goodbye
A Bm D E A D
Cause, I've gotta live before I die, but I'll be coming back home soon
E A
(But I'll be coming back home soon)
[Verse 2]
A D E A
Now I'm standing by the streetlights, not sure if I really belong
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Though my trouble days may come, I know I gotta go on
A D E A
I've gotta live my life in colors, no more living in black and white
A D E A
I've gotta learn to live my life, I've gotta learn to stand and fight
[Chorus]
Bm E Bm E
Sister don't you cry, brother I will be alright
A Bm D E A D
Cause I've gotta live before I die, but I'll be coming back home soon
E A
(But I'll be coming back home soon)
[Bridge]
A E Bm
So many years past and I've been waiting for so long to see my papa
E
I can't wait to see his eyes
A E Bm
So many years past and I've been dreaming for so long to see my mama
E
I can't wait to see her smile
A Bm D E A
Because I've lived before I die and I come back home to you