acoustic bluesy kinda country, folk

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in and around Knoxville, like other cities we have a large homeless population. Everyone has their story....even them.

HOMELESS
I was sittin' in this little cafe'
on Western Avenue
drinkin' a cup of coffee
wishin' I was there with you
when in comes this group of kids
comin' from the Knoxville Zoo
they filled up the counter
and a booth or two

A few of them kids started gigglin'
this one freckle faced boy
with his front teeth missin'
a girl with a penguin toy
they were pointin' and whisperin'
look at that man over there
must be a homeless man
with long beard, and hair
(bridge)
Homeless...Did you say I was homeless..
(chorus)
I have a home in Atlanta
A wife, and a child just like you
I can't be with them right now
some things are just too hard to do
But no, I'm not homeless
just kinda lost my way
don't you worry about me
I'll find my way there someday

Depot street can be rough at night
fifth avenue can be too.
old downtown's a welcome site
always reminds me of you
Old taverns and neon lights
couples walkin' hand and hand
someone'll hand me a dollar
say, "let's help the homeless man
(chorus)

Glenn Spayth©2007