Bruce Cockburn
Avalon, My Home Town
Got to New York this mornin', just about half-past nineGot to New York this mornin', just about half-past nineHollerin' one mornin' in Avalon, couldn't hardly keep from cryin'Avalon, my hometown, always on my mindAvalon, my hometown, always on my mindPretty mama's in Avalon, want me there all the timeWhen the train left Avalon, throwin' kisses and wavin' at meWhen the train left Avalon, throwin' kisses and wavin' at meSays, "Come back, daddy, stay right here with me"Avalon's a small town, have no great big rangeAvalon's a small town, have no great big rangePretty mama's in Avalon, they sure will spend your changeNew York's a good town but it's not for mineNew York's a good town but it's not for mineGoin' back to Avalon, near where I have a pretty mama all the time
From Letras Mania