I be on my way I just can't stay in this old town,
Because it gets me down, oh, how it gets me down
I must be free
My Mama use to say: I'd end my days down on my knees
Yes, that's what she believes, cause I do as I pleased

So, Jerusalem goodbye, you're the covet city from the sky
But today I walk away again, Jerusalem
Oh, Jerusalem goodbye, I will love you till the day I die
But today I must be on my way, Jerusalem
Oh ho, ho

Pack upon my back the road to home trailing behind me
I love this dusty road, oh, I love this dusty road
It means I'm free
I hate my mother cry to say goodbye, sorrows arouse her
But that's just sorrow begun tomorrow

So, Jerusalem goodbye, you're the covet city from the sky
But today I walk away again, Jerusalem
Oh, Jerusalem goodbye, I will love you till the day I die
But today I must be on my way, Jerusalem
Oh ho, ho

So, Jerusalem goodbye, you're the covet city from the sky
But today I walk away again, Jerusalem
Oh, Jerusalem goodbye, I will love you till the day I die