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Tar Top Lyrics by Alabama

Just Us

1987

[Verse 1]
It was July-hot 'cross Georgia on my way to Myrtle Beach
I just got my diploma, so I set out in search of me
The honeymoon was over and Alabama was far away
From being little more than just a southern state

[Pre-Chorus]
I got a gig down at the Bowery
I played for tips and watered drinks
Just a novice in a business
That's seldom what it seems

[Chorus]
And where are you goin', Tar Top?
Where's J. C. and the Chosen Few?
I saw the Flash without T. Gentry
And B.V. left for Malibu

[Verse 2]
I was July-hot and thirty-some years down the line
When the boys touched the nation, unaware at the time
I got to go to Texas, California, New York too
A farm boy who is thankful to be standin' in his shoes

[Pre-Chorus]
But in the Bowery hangs the memories
Of dreams that still come true
Every time I see the spotlight
I'm one of the chosen few

[Chorus]
And where are you goin', Tar Top?
Where's J. C. and the Chosen Few?
There's no Flash without T. Gentry
And B.V. where are you?

[Chorus]
Where are you goin', Tar Top?
Which direction will you take?
What's this contrabanded clamor
About the music that you make?

[Chorus]
And where are you goin', Tar Top?
Is it country enough?
Is it contemporary glamour?
No it's us, just us
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About “Tar Top” by Alabama

Read the complete lyrics to "Tar Top" by Alabama from the album "Just Us" in 1987. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country, Country Pop, In English.

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"Tar Top" is credited to Alabama. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Tar Top" appears on "Just Us" in 1987.

Visit the Alabama artist page at /artist/alabama for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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