Sit down, take off your hat Listen to all of the things that I've got on my mind Maybe you'll understand what I know has to be done If you'll just take the time I've got to be going Before roots start showing The feeling is growing Now it's overflowing I must kick off my shoes Got to 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 got to be going 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 got to be going Before roots start showing The feeling is growing Now it's overflowing I've got to be going (Got to be going) I've got to be going (Got to be going) I've got to be going (Got to be going) I've got to be going (Got to be going)