Sit down take off your hat Listen to all of the things that I've got on my mind Maybe you'll understand But I know it has to be done if you just take the time I've gotta be goin' before roots start showing The feeling is growing now it's overflowing I must kick off my shoes Gotta know just how it feels to simply move around Try not to feel so sad After all I'll be in touch no matter where I'm bound I've gotta be goin' before roots start showing The feeling is growing now it's overflowing So now I'm on my way Don't be shocked if you awake to find that I have gone I've gotta be goin' before roots start showing He feeling is growing now it's overflowing Goin' I've gotta be goin', I've gotta be goin' I've gotta be be goin' I've gotta be goin', I've gotta be goin' I've gotta be be goin'