Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Houston , by - Mary Chapin Carpenter. Release date: 12.08.2021
Song language: English
Houston |
| Mama’s got a baby sleeping in a grocery cart |
| Daddy’s eyes are hazy wondering where they are |
| Waiting for the buses, waiting on some providence |
| Once we get to Houston, maybe it will all make sense |
| Praying to the Father and calling for the cavalry |
| Look at all this water and somehow not a drop to drink |
| Now did you ever hear of nightmares coming in the light of day? |
| Once we get to Houston, maybe they’ll just wash away |
| Roll on Mississippi, goodbye Crescent City |
| Le bon temp New Orleans, never coming back to stay |
| Never been to Texas, hope this bus is on a tear |
| Never seen the President, maybe he will lead us there |
| And I never knew a promise that didn’t break right in two |
| Once we get to Houston, maybe one will come true |
| Roll on Mississippi, goodbye Crescent City |
| Le bon temp New Orleans, never coming back to stay |
| Last night I dreamed of rain but golden light was all I saw |
| I heard my old dog barking, went to see Mardi Gras |
| And I stood up on the banks and looked out over Pontchartrain |
| I woke up here in Houston, didn’t even know my name |
| Roll on Mississippi, goodbye Crescent City |
| Le bon temp New Orleans, never coming back to stay |
| Roll on Mississippi, goodbye Crescent City |