Hometown Streets Lyrics - Nanci Griffith

Everybody packs their goals 

They sail 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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

Hey, I need a hometown street 

Hey, I need a hometown street 

Hey, I need a hometown street 

Hey, I need a hometown street