| Readin' and writin' on Route 23
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| It’s hard to believe we’ve made it this far
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| So come on boys and grab your coats
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| Detroit’s waitin' so get in the car
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| Well the wind it blows cold but the girls are on fire
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| They say they’re the prettiest things you have seen
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| And I ain’t a gambler but I’d bet the farm
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| That Detroit’s a gold mine waiting for me
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| The sidewalks are always jammed in this town
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| I feel like a dam that’s about to cut loose
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| And the girls they say, will treat you fine
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| Beg for your silver 'til you can’t refuse
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| And I’d love to go back to the hills where I was born
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| Instead of workin' on cars that I can’t afford
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| My pockets are empty my patience is torn
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| Oh look what’s become of me
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| Mama I’m writin' to tell you I’m fine
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| I’m workin' real hard and I pray every night
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| So don’t you worry I’m happy and free
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| Detroit’s been like a blessing to me |