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I was on the ground just after this tornado and was taken by the strength of the people and their determination to rebuild and try to make sense out of something so devastating.

Lyrics

MISSOURI
Words and Music by John Cannon
 
I’ve got friends in Missouri, where a great wind tore through the town
If you’ve a need for rhyme or reason
look deep inside, it will be found.
 
I’m going to the Ozarks where the eagles still fly
Gonna’ be there in the morning
‘for the sun begins to rise.
 
Up in the morning with a hammer in the hand
bangin’ in the nails, feeding out the bales,
rollin’ down the highway, bringin’ in a load.
Workin’ at the bank, workin’ at the school,
puttin’ out the food for the people on the go.
Got to find some way to take a little time
and have a good cry
Got to find some way to take a little time
and ease up on yourself
Got to take a little time
Got to take a little time
To get on, get up, get out and have some fun
 
I’ve got friends in Missouri, where the lakes and the rivers run.
What now is gone won’t be forgotten
They shake off the dust and carry on.