I was born in a dump mama died and my daddy got
drunk
Left me here to die or grow in the middle of
Tobacco Road
Grew up in a dirty shack all I owned was a
hangin' on my back
Lord knows how I loathe this place called Tobacco
Road
But it's home the only life I've ever known yeah
I can't help but loathe Tobacco Road
Gonna leave and get a job with the help and the
grace of God
Save my money get rich I know bring it back to
Tobacco Road
Bring dynamite and a crane blow it up and start
all over again
Build a town be proud to show keep the name
Tobacco Road
Cause it's home the only life I've ever known
I despite you cause you're filthy but I love you
cause you're home