I was born in portland town. i was born in portland town. yes, i
Was. oooh, yes, i was.
October third, i'm on my way. october third, i'm on my way. yes,
I am. oooh, yes i am.

Rains came the very next day but i been gone to long. there's a
Gal in portland town and she sings a marryin' song.

Goin' back to portland town. goin' back to portland town. yes, i
Am. oooh, yes, i am.

I'll have children, one, two, three. i'll have children, one,
Two, three. yes, i will. oooh, yes, i will.

I was born in portland town.