I remember what daddy said
Son don’t try and stick out from the rest
Cause they don’t like you reminding them
Of a past they left behind
They tore down the old church today
I guess the holy ghost don’t come around anymore
Craig says they’re putting up a mall
The papers say it will bring in the dough
The old man drinking by the liquor store says
Son, that’s the way it goes
This old town ain’t as pretty anymore
But she’s still got lots of soul, you know ?
Remember driving down that country road
Still is a pretty sight
The wind is howling round the streets
Trees are dancing in this moonlit scene
Mama puts logs to the fire
A hundred ravens watch from telephone wires
And you and I are far apart
It ain’t miles I’m talking about
Neil Young plays on my stereo
A heart of gold is all I want, you know ?
Remember walking the Elora Gorge
Now that was long ago
Rain keeps falling on this western town
The smell of cedar keeps you up at night
And I remembered what daddy said
I guess now you know the rest
