In The City

Born and bred in this town
 Mama taught me to use my gifts somehow
 Growing up, I learned I had the sound
 And papa showed me how to make us all proud
 This is the place
 Where I was born and raised
 Now I've got to go away
 But I won't forget my life in the city
 Back again on the other side of town
 Sister told me don't let it get you down
 I felt lost, but once again I found
 When I met my love, my world was safe and sound
 This is the place
 Where I was born and raised
 Now I've got to go away
 But I won't forget my life in the city
 In the city that never sleeps
 I would dream, it's true
 Of trading gray skies for blue
 This is the place
 Where I was born and raised
 Now I've got to go away
 But I won't forget my life in the city