I think I know now
what's making me sad
It's a yearnin'
for my own back yard
I realize maybe
I was wrong to leave
Better swallow up my silly
country pride
Going home, running home
Down to Gasoline Alley
where I started from
Going home, and I'm running home
down to Gasoline Alley
where I was born
When the weather's better
and the rails unfreeze
and the wind don't whistle
'round my knees
I'll put on my weddin' suit and
catch the evening train
I'll be home before
the milk's upon the door
Going home, running home
down to Gasoline Alley
where I started from
Going home, and I'm running home
down to Gasoline Alley
where I was born
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But if anything should happen
and my plans go wrong
Should I stray to the house on
the hill
Let it be known that my
intentions were good
I'd be singing
in my alley if I could
And if I'm called away and
it's my turn to go
Should the blood
run cold in my veins
Just one favor
I'll be asking of you
Don't bury me here
it's too cold
Take me back, carry me back
Down to Gasoline Alley
where I started from
Take me back
won't you carry me home
Down to Gasoline Alley
where I started from
Take me back, carry me back
Down to Gasoline Alley
where I started from
Take me back, carry me back
Down to Gasoline Alley
where I started from
Take me back, carry me back
Down to Gasoline Alley
where I started from