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I Got a Name Lyrics by Jim Croce

Photographs and Memories: His Greatest Hits

1973

[Verse 1]
Like the pine trees lining the winding road
I've got a name, I've got a name
Like the singin' bird and the croakin' toad
I've got a name, I've got a name
[Pre-Chorus]
And I carry it with me like my daddy did
But I'm livin' the dream that he kept hid
[Chorus]
Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway
Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by
[Verse 2]
Like the north wind whistlin' down the sky
I've got a song, I've got a song
Like the whip-poor-will and the baby's cry
I've got a song, I've got a song
[Pre-Chorus]
And I carry it with me and I sing it loud
If it gets me nowhere, I'll go there proud
[Chorus]
Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway
Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by
[Bridge]
And I'm gonna go there free
[Verse 3]
Like the fool I am and I'll always be
I've got a dream, I've got a dream
They can change their minds, but they can't change me
I've got a dream, I've got a dream
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I know I could share it if you want me to
If you're goin' my way, I'll go with you
[Chorus]
Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway
Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by
[Outro]
Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway
Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by
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Jim Croce

Jim Croce

About “I Got a Name” by Jim Croce

Read the complete lyrics to "I Got a Name" by Jim Croce from the album "Photographs and Memories: His Greatest Hits" in 1973. 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 Folk Rock, Rock.

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"I Got a Name" is credited to Jim Croce. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I Got a Name" appears on "Photographs and Memories: His Greatest Hits" in 1973.

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