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Down in Georgia

It was down in Georgia
A long time ago
I was steady in trouble
I had to go away
And it's a wonder
That I'm here today

I had to leave my flower
I had to leave my friend
I had to leave my family
Never see 'em again
It was down in Georgia
A long time ago

I can't go back now
Cause they'll throw me in jail
Everybody in the county
Just to watch me fail
It was down in Georgia
A long time ago

If you get to Atlanta
Don't mention my name
You never saw me
You’re never gonna see me again
It was down in Georgia
A long time ago

It was down in Georgia
A long time ago
I was steady in trouble
I had to go away
And it's a wonder
That I'm here today

I had to leave my flower
I had to leave my friend
I had to leave my family
Never see 'em again
It was down in Georgia
A long time ago

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