there are times when i want to pick up and say goodbye to the oldest friends i ve known jump in the car with no street map no long sleeve shirts or shoes to pack just the sound of you and my guitar i can t wait til the day you come running to say those summer nights are here to stay we can run far away not tell a soul for a day carry me oh freedom s delight cause i ve spent times locked in grooves trapped in mama s old black shoes or my papa s folks and friends always wanted a way just to have my own say and walk the untrod path til the end i can t wait til the day you come running to say those summer nights are here to stay we can run far away not tell a soul for a day carry me oh freedom s delight as the map tore in two i swore and vented like a fool watching miles tick road signs fly but i was running from myself there was no one else who could know that better than i i can t wait til the day you come running to say those summer nights are here to stay we can run far away not tell a soul for a day carry me oh freedom s delight as the light changed to red i wrapped the scarf tight round my head i was cold as the kittery tide there was not much more to see so i turned back quietly and crossed back to the other side i can t wait til the day you come running to say those summer nights are here to stay we can run far away not tell a soul for a day carry me oh freedom s delight