Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Southeastern Son , by - Turnpike Troubadours. Song from the album Goodbye Normal Street, in the genre КантриSoutheastern Son |
| Well I guess I was born with a gun in my hand |
| We’d walk the big clearcuts in the pine timberland |
| Well the army man told me that I could defend the free |
| Aw and draw me a paycheck, get a tech-school degree |
| I said hey now Sergeant, that sure does sound fine |
| Well the sawmill ain’t hiring, tell me where do I sign |
| Won’t you light a lantern for me |
| I’ll be gone but not for long |
| Won’t you keep a candle burning |
| Won’t you leave a porch light on |
| Well my hands are still steady and they still hold a gun |
| And this suit of a soldier for your Southeastern son |
| Well tell mom not to worry if she’s taking it hard |
| Never thought I’d see action back when I joined the Guard |
| Well all this will be over more later than soon |
| As I wrote in a letter beneath the big Afghan moon |
| Won’t you light a lantern for me |
| I’ll be gone but not for long |
| Won’t you keep a candle burning |
| Won’t you leave a porch light on |
| Won’t you light a lantern for me |
| I’ll be gone but not for long |
| Won’t you keep a candle burning |
| Won’t you leave a porch light on |
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