When I Get Home

[Verse 1]
Nineteen miles out of New Orleans
Red hot sun going down on me
Got some old friends I've been dying to see
Oh, for so long
I was born in a southern town
Couldn't wait to find my way out
But the ones I love just can't be found
Oh, when I'm gone

[Chorus]
Oh no, when I cry for something simple
Gotta find my way home
I hope it'll be like I remember
When I get home

[Verse 2]
I used to love that old front porch swing
Mama closed her eyes and begin to sing
She'd sing 'further along we'll understand'
'Oh, by and by'
All it took back then to raise a smile
Was penny candy and a royal crown
But those good old days are long gone now
I'm on my own

[Chorus]
Oh no, when I cry for something simple
Gotta find my way home
I hope it'll be like I remember
When I get home

[Bridge]
Eleven miles out of New Orleans
And I can't wait to get out of these jeans
I'm gonna get undressed and wash this tired soul clean
In the tears coming down

[Chorus]
Oh no, when I cry for something simple
Gotta find my way home
I hope it'll be like I remember
When I get home

[Outro]
Oh, when I get home to you baby
Oh, when I get home