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I take the last exit off of Maryland 68
Drive past a unused field with a broken gate
In a gray gravel parking lot, I see a yuppie in a 3 piece suit
And the bar where I played Pinball, now serves Cooscous

This place looks familiar
But it didn?t used to feel this way

I remember Friendsville, U.S.A.
Before it was a tourist trap
Before the yuppies took over
And filled the bars with clean slacks
I remember Friendsville, U.S.A.
Where I was Joe?s grandkid
People waved as I passed
Remembered everythin? I did
And I know that some might call this progress
But I can?t say I agree
Because I still remember what Friendsville used to be

I drove up here to say goodbye as I headed West
But how can I to a place I?ve never met?
It happened so quickly, where is the corner store
Where I would eat pop rocks and beg to buy some more

Climb and Chorus

I guess that I should take the blame
If no one comes to visit, a town must change its way

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