Tom Petty - This Old Town (demo) lyrics

Living free is gaining on me Can't keep ahead of my dreams My relief turned out a thief Smooth as rocks in the stream This old town is a sad affair You be glad you're not there It ties your hands, it spikes your drink I'd say more, but I can't think Lazy Jim took a bottle with him Tried to flag down a train Left a note, couldn't read what he wrote A light came on in my brain This old town is a sad affair You be glad you're not there It ties your hands, it spikes your drink I'd say more, but I can't think The hills are gold Mornings are cold Don't know a soul on the street I keep to myself like everyone else Nobody says much to me Go to bed, fight thoughts in my head In the time between wake and sleep Rats to k**, contracts to fill It's on ice, but it won't keep This old town is a sad affair You be glad you're not there It ties your hands, it spikes your drink I'd say more, but I can't think This old town is a sad affair You be glad you're not there It ties your hands, it spikes your drink I'd say more, but I can't think