Clean Slate

Every corner in this town I pass by
Reminds me of the things I didn't do right
And the street lamps, well, they shine down so bright
Like a runway headed for a brand-new light

In this new place, I bet they don't know her name
And it still takes my breath to hear her new flame
In this new zip code, I won't make the grapevine cut
How my hair's too long or that I drink too much

'Cause I want out of this small town
Start a brand-new clean slate
Instead of tryin' to find an empty spot of mind
Scratch another mistake
It's filled with lots of
Memories I can't live down
I think it's time for me to move around
I want out of this small town

Reckon I'll head out quick, and I won't look back
Find a dead-end job just to pay for my little shack
Maybe Lubbock, Stillwater, OKC
It don't make a damn bit of difference to me

'Cause I want out of this small town
Start a brand-new clean slate
Instead of tryin' to find an empty spot of mind
Scratch another mistake
It's filled with lots of
Memories I can't live down
I think it's time for me to move around

Maybe I'm leavin' for the wrong reasons
I need a change
Don't you dare stand in my way

'Cause I want out of this small town
Start a brand-new clean slate
Instead of tryin' to find an empty spot of mind
Scratch another mistake
It's filled with lots of
Memories I can't live down
I think it's time for me to move around
I want out of this small town