When i was 15 i dreamed of leaving my home
I had to see the world
And live like a rolling stone

I heard california was paved in gold
So i hopped on that train
It didn't come easy

But i keep thinkin' bout
The green grass and missing my home


Take me back to my southern ways
Where i can be myself and live another day
Take me back to my southern ways

Where the tall pines blow and the southern winds kiss my face

Oh southern grace


Me and my boys started a band
Practiced everyday out on the hell house land

Played every honky tonk and this ol' bar
To sing about sweet 'bama
We were just simple men

The music is forever
And the songs will never ever end


Take me back to my southern ways
Where i can be myself and live another day
Take me back to my southern ways

Where the tall pines blow and the southern winds kiss my face

Oh take me back!


I sit here thinkin' about those days
I wouldn't change a thing about my life today

Ain't it funny how time sure flies
'cause all i ever wanted and all i ever needed
Was you


Take me back to my southern ways
Where i can be myself and live another day

Take me back to my southern ways
Where the tall pines blow and the st. john's flows and only god - he


Knows and those southern winds kiss my face

(song written by ex-marilyn manson and current rob zombie guitarist


John5. gary rossington rickey medlocke $$#isted on the song. johnny


Van zant - vocals)