Sunday, May 31, 2026

GO'IN SOUTH TO KEY WEST

I wrote this song for one of my oldest friends here in Florida, Jason. The last time I made the drive to Key West was 1973 with my friend Tony, a roundtrip drive from St Louis MO in my brand new $2800 Chevy Nova. Writing and recording this song brought back memories of that incredible two-week journey. So here ya go, a little family vacation adventure wrapped up in a song, ENJOY!

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 GO'IN SOUTH TO KEY WEST    ©MAY 19 2026 by Mark King

Verse 1

Monday through Friday, I’m grindin’ it out

Two jobs in the sun, sweat pourin’ down

Fixin’ what’s broken, keepin’ the lights on

For my wife, my daughter and my son

The smell of coffee waitin’ every dawn

We laugh through the chaos and carry on

But when Friday hits and the weekend calls

We trade the rat race for ocean walls 


Chorus

We’re goin’ South to Key West… 

breakin’ free

Sun on our faces, 

Love’n that breeze

Fishin’ off the bridge…

dancin’ in the street

Makin’ memories 

that won’t ever be beat

For one whole week, we’re gonna save our souls 

Goin’ South to Key West, let the good times roll


Verse 2

Kids got their snorkels 

and new fishing poles

Having a real good time, 

that’s my only goal

These are the best times, 

the kind that money can’t buy

This time with my family, 

Is just like Christmas in July


Chorus

We’re goin’ South to Key West… 

breakin’ free

Sun on our faces, 

Love’n that breeze

Fishin’ off the bridge…

dancin’ in the street

Makin’ memories 

that won’t ever be beat

For one whole week, we’re gonna save our souls 

Goin’ South to Key West, let the good times roll


Bridge

Before they grow up and spread their wings

Before the house gets quiet and the phone don’t ring

I’m gonna soak up every laugh, every wave, every kiss

Because when I get old 

these are the moments I’ll miss 


Chorus 

We’re goin’ South to Key West… 

breakin’ free

Sun on our faces, 

Love’n that breeze

Fishin’ off the bridge…

dancin’ in the street

Makin’ memories 

that won’t ever beat

For one whole week, we’re gonna save our souls 

Goin’ South to Key West, let the good times roll

We’re goin’ South to Key West, thank God we’re here

A whole week in paradise, crystal clear 


Outro

Goin’ South to Key West…

We’re goin’ South… 

To Key West



Thanks for being a friend Jason!