Story Behind The Song

Coming back from a trip and written on the plane home.

Song Description

A homecoming

Lyrics

Verse #1

Strap me in that jet plane, get me in the air
And point this big bird northern bound
I've had enough of this country
Gotta get back where I belong
Might have to put on a parka, maybe spark up the heater
But that don't matter to me
I'm a hot blooded, cold beer drinkin'
Son of the Maple Leaf

Verse #2

Now I'm not saying that his place ain't pretty
And the women here treat you fine
But them little sweet hearts livin' north of the border
Are alway on my mind
Gonna grabe me a beer and put up my feet
And catch a hocky game on TV
I'm hard livin', northern redneck
I'm a son of the maple leaf

Chorus

So come on up and visit us
You know we'll treat you well
We'll down soem Canadian Whiskey
And raise some Canadian Hell

Verse #3

Well if you've never been up here
You might not know what I mean
'Bout being at the lake near a big bonfire
With your girl sittin' on your knee
And watching after the sun go down
The northern lights dance and streak
I'm a good time lovin' back bacon eatin'
Son of the maple leaf
Yes I'm a hard living, northern redneck
I'm a son of the maple leaf

©Bert Bertram 2005