[Verse 1]
My father's son, I followed Father's plan
Until I reached the age of twenty-three
Then, all alone, suitcase in my hand
I heard the closing door, and I recalled my father's words to me

[Chorus]
"You're leaving home today, my son
You'll find the world is greedy, mad, and blind
Just don't forget where you came from
And what you left behind

[Post-Chorus]
"Just don't forget where you came from
And what you left behind"

[Verse 2]
Mary-Ann, my girl, my love, my heart, my world
A bond we made that only death could part
Those golden years brought struggle, fight, and love
Until you said goodbye, leaving me for someone rich and smart

[Chorus]
Oh, Father, I remember when
You said the world was greedy, mad, and blind
I won't forget where I came from
And what I left behind
[Post-Chorus]
I won't forget where I came from
And what I left behind

[Verse 3]
As time goes by, so everything must change
I've worked hard and, for that, I've had my pay
Old Father Time has taken Mom and Dad
I think about the past, if only they were here so I could say

[Chorus]
"Oh, Father, I remember when
You said the world was greedy, mad, and blind
I won't forget where I came from
And what I left behind
Oh, Father, I remember when
You said the world was greedy, mad, and blind
I won't forget where I came from
And what I left behind

[Post-Chorus]
"I won't forget where I came from
And what I left behind"