Well I had a buddy back in 81
And we made ourselves a pact
We were headin for the new pipeline
And we were never coming back
We worked 80 hours making time and a half
But La Grange was too damn hot
So we drove back home home at the end of that week
And we spent it all on pot
So I'll see you in Houston if I ever get out that way
I'll see you in Dallas but I won't have long to stay
If your ever out west son and your feeling like slowin' down
I'll see you around round my hometown
Well I played ball every single fall
I could run just like the wind
I went to college like they asked me too
But they didn't ask my friends
Don't think I've seen a single classroom
But I drank a lot of beer
My buddies still love to listen to me
When I talk about that year
So I'll see you in Houston if I ever get out that way
I'll see you in Dallas but I won't have long to stay
If your ever out west son and your feeling like slowin' down
I'll see you around round my hometown
SOLO
Now I got myself a little band and we're pretty good I guess
But I never learned how to wear my hair
And I never learned how to dress
So I'm leavin' for the last time honey
I'm never more to roam
Gonna pack my bags a little heavy this time
Gonna head my ass back home
So I'll see you in Nashville if I ever get out that way
I'll see you in Austin but I won't have long to stay
If you're ever out west son and you're feelin' like slowin' down
I'll see you around round my hometown
I'll see you around round my hometown
From Charlie Robison "Life Of The Party"
Lucky Dog Records 1998