written by Buck Owens and Terry Stafford
 
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When I was young I left the home and went away  to Vegas
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With my guitar and my dreams  I had to try to play and sing  in Vegas
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But my momma told me I was wrong  and she begged me to stay at home
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But my will was strong and I had to make it big  in Vegas
               
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They'll put my name up in lights where I play  and the lines out in
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front will be long  I'll get a standing ovation from the people when 
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I start to sing my song  when I turn 'em on in Vegas
 
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Well I've played every honky tonk and smokey bar in Vegas
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And I guess I don't have what it takes  for Las Vegas
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But my dreams still linger on  oh my faith is almost gone
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But my will is strong and I've gotta make it big  in Vegas
 
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