I wanna stay close to the water, cause that's my home I wanna stay close to the water, cause that's where I'm from I'd rather drink wine in the moon shaped city Than wait for me to dry out, and I know it's a pity This time next year, you never can tell So much for country life, drawing water from the well Next time in fall, you can see me right here I wanna stay close to the water, cause that's my home You can keep your good words, ain't gonna make me cry I know big city life is not for this one guy This time next year, you can find me where I'm at Capital city baby, I hated from the start Next time in fall, you can see me right here I wanna stay close to the water, cause that's my home I wanna stay close to the water, cause that's where I'm from