On a Southern Night

On a Southern Night

I was thinking 'bout the Southem nights

Just soaking up the Southern ways

You mentioned everything about my life

As you passed by in the heat haze

It seems so long ago but it's not really that

And though so far away, now that's where l'm at

I was looking for a southern light

Flew halfway round the world for it

And I never thought of turning back

Even when I couldn't get my clothes to fit

It was so long ago, way over the hill

Hours then they passed so slow

But now, they're standing still

Take me back, it's alright

Just wanna be there on a Southern night

The Whip-poor-will flying still

Circles in the street light

Magnolia trees, scented breeze

And you, on a Southern night

Take the blows, lose your way

You got nothing but you're still ok

Gotta laugh, gotta fight

Do your best it's gonna be alright

When you can't smile, fake it

Take it easy son, but take it...

Heading home as the sun goes down

Southern mist is twisting all around

Guess someday I'm gonna be set free

But you know tonight the night's got such a hold on me

And it's so far away but that's not really it

I'm gonna have my day

These pieces are gonna fit