[Verse] The river runs like a rusty chain Pulls me down to the dirt again Mud in my shoes Sweat in my hair The banking man He don't care [Chorus] Oh city lights Do you shine for me Can you break these chains Set my soul free The night is hot But dreams don’t melt Somewhere out there I’ll find myself [Verse 2] Cornfields whisper But they don’t shout A better life I dream about Barn doors creak like a mournful sigh How can I live if I don’t try [Prechorus] The stars are maps The wind’s my guide I’ll chase the hope they can’t deny [Chorus] Oh city lights Do you shine for me Can you break these chains Set my soul free The night is hot But dreams don’t melt Somewhere out there I’ll find myself [Bridge] I’ll leave the river I’ll leave the plow Take what’s mine I’ll make it now The banking man can keep his frown This girl’s gonna own the town
