They're tearing away the old place the old place where I grew up They're tearing away the old place and building a parking lot There goes my favorite maple my tree house and Tarzan swing They're tearing away the old place with every board and brick Oh how my poor heart pains Oh the man that owns the land said we'd have to move We had been written from him since I was going on two Bulldozers in our gardens mother's flowers all gone Daddy's favorite mantel somebody's taking home Windows and doors they're loadin' I recognize each one They're tearing away the old place Each nail and shingle I love each single one Each nail and shingle I love each single one