Hometown Streets (Album Version)

Hometown Streets (Album Version) - Nanci Griffith

Everybody packs their goals

They sails away for better shores

And 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

And it's a hometown street

Where the boys are pretty

And a friend is still a friend

It's a hometown street

Where the love you're given

Surely comes back 'round 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

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 given

Surely comes back 'round again

And again and again

And again and again

I can't remember

What I came here for

I'm gonna pull up my anchor

And sail for shore

To 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 given

Surely comes back 'round again

And again and again and again

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 given

Surely comes back 'round again

And again and again and again

Hey I need a hometown street

Hey I need a hometown street

Hey I need a hometown street

Hey I need a hometown street