Released: September 1, 1998
Songwriter: Alan Jackson
Producer: Keith Stegall
[Verse 1]
The time has come, you're really leaving
You always told me that you wanted to
I guess I never thought it would happen
I guess I never really wanted it to
The world is calling you and you must answer
But you can take me with you in your dreams
[Chorus]
And if you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I'll be waiting for you
[Verse 2]
Your sister told me you were working
At some office out in Tinseltown
But don't forget about those who love you
They'll be there for you if you get down
I believe in you and all you're after
I hope you end up where you want to be
[Chorus]
And if you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I'll be waiting for you
[Verse 3]
For thirty years now have gone by quickly
I still think of you from time to time
My wife died early, I've got children
I'm happy and my health is fine
I often wondered if you found your freedom
I sometimes wonder if I should have gone
[Chorus]
And if you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I'll be waiting for you
If you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I'll be waiting for you
[Outro]
I'll be waiting for you
I'll be waiting for you
The time has come, you're really leaving
You always told me that you wanted to
I guess I never thought it would happen
I guess I never really wanted it to
The world is calling you and you must answer
But you can take me with you in your dreams
[Chorus]
And if you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I'll be waiting for you
[Verse 2]
Your sister told me you were working
At some office out in Tinseltown
But don't forget about those who love you
They'll be there for you if you get down
I believe in you and all you're after
I hope you end up where you want to be
[Chorus]
And if you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I'll be waiting for you
[Verse 3]
For thirty years now have gone by quickly
I still think of you from time to time
My wife died early, I've got children
I'm happy and my health is fine
I often wondered if you found your freedom
I sometimes wonder if I should have gone
[Chorus]
And if you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I'll be waiting for you
If you ever get back to Amarillo
In a shiny new car or worn out shoes
If you ever get back to Amarillo
I'll be waiting for you
[Outro]
I'll be waiting for you
I'll be waiting for you
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- The Older I Get
- Chattahoochee
- It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
- Remember When
- Drive (For Daddy Gene)
- Good Time
- Where I Come From
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus
- Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)
- I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You
- Country Boy
- The Old Rugged Cross
- Like Red On A Rose
- Midnight In Montgomery
- Freight Train
- A Million Ways To Die
- Amazing Grace
- Little Bitty
- The Blues Man
- Livin’ On Love
- Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow
- Who’s Cheatin’ Who
- Dixie Highway
- That’s What I’d Be Like Without You