Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom lyrics

Music by elton john Lyrics by bernie taupin Released as a uk single in february, 1975 I used to be a rolling stone You know if the cause was right I'd leave to find the answer on the road I used to be a heart beating for someone But the times have changed The less i say the more my work gets done 'cause i live and breathe this philadelphia freedom From the day that i was born i've waved the flag Philadelphia freedom took me knee-high to a man Yeah gave me peace of mind my daddy never had Oh philadelphia freedom shine on me, i love you Shine a light through the eyes of the ones left behind Shine a light shine a light Shine a light won't you shine a light Philadelphia freedom i love you, yes i do If you choose to you can live your life alone Some people choose the city Some others choose the good old family home I like living easy without family ties Till the whippoorwill of freedom zapped me Right between the eyes