My Elusive Dreams
Chasing Dreams Across America: Roger Miller's Odyssey
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You followed me to Texas you followed me to Utah
You accompanied me to Texas, and then to Utah
We didn't find it there so we moved on
Our search was unsuccessful there, prompting us to move on
Then you went with me to Alabama
You joined me in Alabama
Things look good in Birmingham
Things seemed promising in Birmingham
We didn't find it there so we moved on
However, our quest continued as we didn't find what we sought
I know you're tired of following my elusive dreams and schemes
I acknowledge your weariness in chasing my elusive dreams and plans
For they're only fleeting things my elusive dreams
These aspirations are transient and fleeting
You had my child in Memphis
You gave birth to my child in Memphis
Then I heard of work in Nashville
Upon hearing of job opportunities, we moved to Nashville
But we didn't find it there so we moved on
Despite our efforts, we didn't find what we were looking for
To a small farm in Nebraska
We relocated to a small farm in Nebraska
To a gold mine in Alaska
We even tried our luck at a gold mine in Alaska
We didn't find it there so we moved on
However, success eluded us, leading us to move forward again
Now we've left Alaska because there was no gold mine
We left Alaska because we couldn't find a gold mine
This time only two of us moved on
This time, only two of us continued the journey
Now all we have is each other and a little memory to cling to
Now, we only have each other and memories to hold on to
And still you won't let me go on alone
Yet, you resist letting me continue the journey alone
I know you're tired of following my elusive dreams and schemes
I understand your fatigue in pursuing my elusive dreams and plans
For they're only fleeting things my elusive dreams
These aspirations are transient and fleeting
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