KL691 from Roots by Rolf Eikeland

When I was just a working stiff
A kid of twenty-four
The taxes ate my paycheck
So I headed out the door
I couldn’t stand the system
I couldn’t stand the rain
I sold my house and sold my car
Bought tickets for a plane

KL691
Fly me out of here today
Take me to Toronto
That’s where I want to stay
KL691
Take me to the sky
I’ve been stuck in this old town too long
Teach me how to fly

The plane touched at Pearson
One early summers eve
The sky was clear and the air was hot
And I swore I’d never leave
The city and the people
The Tower, the Leafs, the Jays
Pulsating life and thrilling sights
It took my breath away

KL691
Fly me out of here today
Take me to Toronto
That’s where I want to stay
KL691
Take me to the sky
Been stuck in this old mode too long
Teach me how to fly

The years have gone, I’ve lost and won
I’m wiser than I was
I thinking ‘bout what good I’ve done
And all the pain I’ve caused
It’s not about the place you live
Or money, fame or power
It’s all about the ones you love
In your final hour

KL692
Fly me out of here today
Take me back to my place
That’s where I want to stay
KL692
Take me to the sky
Been stuck in this old rut too long
Teach me how to fly

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