[Verse 1]
A birdie said to pack my bags and head out
Hit the West Coast, maybe San Fran, or LA
Said, "Boy you need to sing and room to spread your wings
Then you'll fly, fly far, far, away"
I told him, "I don't think it's that easy"
They said, "How could you know 'til you try?"
I had nothing back to say
Told my mom I'm going away
She kissed my head, then said goodbye

[Chorus]
I packed up one bag, then I hopped on a plane
Said, "I won't come back 'til the world knows my name"
This could take weeks, even years, all the same
But I know I got what it takes

[Verse 2]
I got a couple gigs, playing bars on Fridays
They tell me play dead or alive
Said it's some work to find, not what I had in mind
Give it time, I'm still chasing a dream

[Verse 3]
It's been a whole year, and I still haven't lookеd back
Still trying to find what's right for me
And all the bills keep stacking up
Breaking еven every month, I would never change a thing
[Verse 4]
And I know that one day you will find
My name in bright lights every night
I told my father I'm gonna make him proud
I'm singing, "Can you hear me now?"
I knew that all he taught me
Would one day pay off somehow

[Outro]
A birdie said to pack my bags and head out