The Drifter chords by Valerie June

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Verse 1
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Why should I think that heaven is
my homeland
I'm a gypsy and I only want to roam
Why should I hope that God holds my
throne when
I'm a rambler I'm here and then

Interlude 1

I'm gone

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Verse 2
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Daughter oh daughter when you left home
You left me crying on that
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porch alone
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Mother oh mother,
but sorry I can't stay
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I don't have a place in my own
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family
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Verse 3
Why should I think that
heaven is my homeland
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I'm a drifter and I only want to
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roam
Why should I hope that God
holds my throne when
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I'm a gypsy I'm here and
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I'm gone
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Verse 4
What's your hurry my
child should be safe
You got your whole life to spend run
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ning away
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Come now child and do as you told
Be careful be conscious be cautious
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of your soul
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Verse 5
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Why should I think that
heaven is my homeland
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I'm a gypsy and I only want to
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roam
Why should I hope that God
holds my throne when
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I'm a r#drifter I'm here and
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I'm gone
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Verse 6
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Why should I think that
heaven is my homeland
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Am 
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I'm a drifter, I only want to roam
Why should I hope that God
holds my throne when
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C 
I'm a gypsy I'm here and then I'm gone