Watching motor cars go by A voice or two a mile away Couldn't see them with my eye The way to make your name in this town Is by leaving it forever They'll live your life out while you're gone A mystery like the weather
Leaving town is so exciting I think I saw the train Forget all that's passed and free your mind Leave all the ole' folks back home behind Seek what you will and will what you find Fortune may be fame
Exploring fresh horizons Instead of marking time Best to get on while you can Doesn't matter what you find Station master bearing down With flags to greet the train
So you're going to make the big time Are you? - I think it's going to rain Just like all the other bores... He'll always be the same
Forget all that's passed and free your mind Leave all the ole' folks back home behind Seek what you will and will what you find Fortune may be fame
Feet upon the footstep Whistle blows farewell Tried to wave but I hadn't the heart Have I paved my way to hell?