(Graham Russell)



It happened long ago

When I felt the need

For a life of my own

I dreamt of summer love

And moving high up north

But no one would go

So I walked up the hill and lay there

Imagining the day was near

I know I want to stay there

And be a great pioneer



I made a promise then

That I'd find a place

Where my world won't end

Give me a piece of land

That will be my life

That I will defend

If I work really hard

I will surely survive

I know my virtue is strong

No one could oppose a spirt

So raw to be a part of the state

To be known as a great pioneer

I keep the fires burning

To let you know I'm free

My heart will always be yearning



CHORUS

To be a part of the state

To be a part of the state

To be known as a great pioneer



And if it all should end

ANd I hear the call

From the great unknown

I'll need to go my way

Let me have my day

Let me be alone



I was dreaming here and lay there

Knowing that my time is here

I know I wanna stay there



And be a part of the state

And be a part of the state

And be known as a great pioneer