Lyrics

We drove into Harris when I was 17
Mamma said she might find work and get back on her feet
Then she got a union job working with aunt Jean
That’s when we moved to Harris just my mom and me

Harris she said
Makes me think there’s more to life right around the bend
I could leave the past and start with a clean slate
Living in Harris makes me feel that way

I met Johnny Lee on my first day of school
He was funny sweet but different so the other kids were cruel
They said straighten up sissy boy or we’ll take care of you
But Johnny couldn’t change even if he wanted to

Harris he said
Makes me think there’s more to life right around the bend
I could leave the past and start with a clean slate
Living in Harris makes me feel that way

They found Johnny in the gym beat up and face down on the floor
The boys all saw who did it but no one said a word
So Johnny learned to watch his back and hated every day
While mama felt right at home in the same place

Harris they said
Makes me think there’s more to life right around the bend
I could leave the past and start with a clean slate
Living in Harris makes me feel that way
Living in Harris makes me feel that way

Johnny Lee drove out of Harris when he was 17

Anne E. DeChant
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