Well it's been a long, long, time since I seen you're face around here
Yes it's been a long, long, time I'll sit down and I'll buy you a beer
I heard you moved away to Hollywood to become a star
but it didn't do you any good you still sitting here at the bar
As for me I'm still hanging around watching the world go round
I've seen all types of people come and go through this small town

This small town don't change time moves real slow
I don't see no reason why I need to go
No need to roam
This is my home
This is my small town

Remember what's his names little brother?
He's the big talk at the moment
He's taking the football team to finals, it'll be tough but I think he can hold 'em
Why don't you stay? We'll go to the game and if they win you know we'll part til
I'm sure that everyone will love to see you making rounds at the barbeque
It's good to see you home again, I'm so glad that you came around
Although you moved to the big city you still remember your small town

This small town don't change time moves real slow
I don't see no reason why I need to go
No need to roam
This is my home
This is my small town

You remember that girl of yours? Aw, she was something man
She got married to the boy next door and I think she's pregnant again
All the guys from high school they got jobs at the mill
Are working hard for ok money just enough, you know? to pay the bills
And the tree house we used to play in, they tore it down to build a mall
It kind of reminds me of that old saying, "We can't hold on to it all"

This small town don't change time moves real slow
I don't see no reason why I need to go
No need to roam
This is my home
This is my small town


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