Lyrics

I grew up on the northside of town
Past the railroad tracks a long, a long a long way back
My dad works hard, he would never complain
Just like his dad on 414 22nd street

And my mom sits at home, at night she prays
I would find true love in my heart

And I'm not gonna hide it, and I'm not gonna fight
Spend my time dreaming, I won't sleep tonight
I'm not gonna hide it, and I'm not gonna fight
Spend my time drinking, I won't be home tonight
I, I, I
I tried, I tried, I tried

I just left Sioux City, I like the buildings there
And the way the night always seems to fail
So I pack up my chevy and I take control
Often wonder is this place really my home
So I said goodbye with no tears in my eyes
I'm sorry mama
I am leaving here tonight

And I'm not gonna hide it, and I'm not gonna fight
Spend my time dreaming, I won't sleep tonight
I'm not gonna hide it, and I'm not gonna fight
Spend my time drinking, I won't be home tonight
I, I, I
I tried, I tried

I'm not gonna hide it, and I'm not gonna fight
Spend my time dreaming, I won't sleep tonight
I'm not gonna hide it, and I'm not gonna fight
Spend my time drinking, I won't be home tonight
I, I, I
I tried, I tried, I tried