Freedom to Stay

Tied my bandana, took my pack from the floor You were still sleepin', as I stood at the door Once more I was headin' to God only knows where That's when it hit me, I was already there I could ramble a thousand miles or more Never find the light I've seen in your eyes before You gave me the freedom to go on my own way Ah, but you gave me much more, I had the freedom to stay Why keep on runnin' just to wish on a star? Searching for Heaven, when I know where you are Life is just empty when you walk it alone So wherever we're going, girl, it's good to be at home I could ramble a thousand miles or more Never find the light I've seen in your eyes before You gave me the freedom to go on my own way Ah, but you gave me much more, I had the freedom to stay Tied my bandana, took my pack from the floor You were still sleepin', as I stood at the door Once more I was headin' to God only knows where That's when it hit me, I was already there --- Freedom To Stay - Kinky Friedman