Paul Revere & the Raiders Follow

I was down in L.A. town
When our manager said "Jump!"
I threw my clothes and my saxophone
In a two by four big trunk.
Pushed it to the airport
And I ran to the ticket line.
Man said "Son, you could've saved your run,
those airplanes just quit flyin'!"

If I can't leave here, I just might stay
And that L.A. flyway's gonna be my home.

I ran to the terminal building
To fly by my airline.
Man said I could ride the wing
And I said that was fine.
He said I'll confirm your reservation
And put the plane on hold.
He come back and said,
"Sorry, but that wing space just been sold!"

If I can't leave here, I just might stay
And that L.A, flyway's gonna be my home.

walked into the washroom
And I built myself a fire
Threw on lots of paper
And the flames kept gettin' higher
The janitor come runnin' in
So scared his face was white
So, I explained my situation
He said "That's all right!"

If I can't leave here I just might stay
And that L.A. flyway is goin' to be my home

Next day I thought that I would leave
So I packed my things again
I waited fourteen hours
For a taxi to come in
I spotted one that wasn't full
And I threw myself in fast
The driver said "I'm sorry
But this taxi's out of gas"

If I can't leave here I just might stay
And that L.A. flyway is goin' to be my home