Songs That Changed the World--The Most Important Songs of the Rock Era: "I Got a Name" by Jim Croce

The next song in this great feature is from Jim Croce.  Croce speaks of dreams, of believing in yourself, realizing that you are an individual with every right to be here at this time.  Keep your chin up, never give up, and don't let things get you down.

"I Got a Name"

by Jim Croce

 

Written by Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox

Like the pine trees lining the winding road
I got a name, I got a name
Like the singing bird and the croaking toad
I got a name, I got a name
And I carry it with me like my daddy did
But I'm living the dream that he kept hid

Moving me down the highway
Rolling me down the highway
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by

Like the north wind whistling down the sky
I've got a song, I've got a song
Like the whippoorwill and the baby's cry
I've got a song, I've got a song
And I carry it with me and I sing it loud
If it gets me nowhere, I go there proud

Moving me down the highway
Rolling me down the highway
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by

And I'm gonna go there free

Like the fool I am and I'll always be
I've got a dream, I've got a dream
They can change their minds but they can't change me
I've got a dream, I've got a dream
Well, I know I can share it if you want me to
If you're going my way, I'll go with you

Moving me down the highway
Rolling me down the highway
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by

Rolling me down the highway
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by