Massachusetts is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. It was one of the groups biggest hits, released in 1967. The song was written during a tour of the United States, at a time when the Gibbs longed to return to England, reflecting a sentiment of homesickness. Interestingly, none of the Gibb brothers had visited the state of Massachusetts prior to writing the song.
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Introduction:
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Feel I'm going back to Massachusetts
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Something's telling me I must go home
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And the lights all went down in Massachusetts
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The day I left her standing on her own
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Try to hitch a ride to San Francisco
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Gotta do the things I wanna do
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And the lights all went down in Massachusetts
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They brought me back to see my way with you
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Talk about the life in Massachusetts
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Speak about the people I have seen
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And the lights all went out in Massachusetts
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And Massachusetts is one place I have ... seen (break)
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(I will remember Massachusetts) I will remember Massachusetts
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(I will remember Massachusetts) I will remember Massachusetts