Ive Got a Name was composed by Charles Fox (music) and Norman Gimbel (lyrics) and popularized by Jim Croce in 1973. It was released after Croces sudden death in a plane crash, serving as a poignant reminder of his talent and passion for music. The song speaks to the importance of staying true to oneself and persevering despite challenges.
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Like the pine trees linin' the windin' road
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I've got a name, I've got a name
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Like the singin' bird and the croakin' toad
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I've got a name, I've got a name
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And I carry it with me like my daddy did
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But I'm livin' the dream that he kept hid
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Movin' me down the highway
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Rollin' me down the highway
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Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by
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Like the north wind whistlin' down the sky
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I've got a song, I've got a song
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Like the whippoorwill and the baby's cry
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I've got a song, I've got a song
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And I carry it with me and I sing it loud
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If it gets me nowhere, I'll go there proud
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Movin' me down the highway
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Rollin' me down the highway
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Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by
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And I'm gonna go there free
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Like the fool I am and I'll always be
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I've got a dream, I've got a dream
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They can change their minds but they can't change me