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Down in the Boondocks Lyrics by Joe South

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[Chorus]
Down in the boondocks, down in the boondocks
People put me down 'cause that's the side of town that I was born in, yes
But I love her, she loves me, but I don't fit in her society
Lord, have mercy on a boy from down in the boondocks
[Verse 1]
Ev'ry night I watch the light from the house upon the hill
I love a little girl that lives up there, and I guess I always will
But I don't dare knock on her door 'cause her daddy is my boss man
So I just have to be content to see her whenever I can
[Chorus]
Down in the boondocks, down in the boondocks
People put me down 'cause that's the side of town that I was born in, yes
But I love her, she loves me, but I don't fit in her society
Lord, have mercy on a boy from down in the boondocks, yes
[Drum Solo]
[Verse 2]
One fine day I'm gonna find a way to move from this old shack
I'm gonna hold my head up like a king, and I never, never will look back
But 'til that mornin' I'll work and slave, and I'll save every dime
But tonight she'll have to steal away to see me just one more time
[Chorus]
Down in the boondocks, down in the boondocks
People put me down 'cause that's the side of town that I was born in, yes
But I love her, she loves me, but I don't fit in her society
Lord, have mercy on a boy from down in the boondocks
[Outro]
Lord, have mercy on a boy from down in the boondocks
Hey, hey, hey
Lord, have mercy on a boy from down in the boondocks
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Joe South

Joe South

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