Jody can’t remember when
She last had a place to sleep
It’s happened to her once again
Been sitting here since day began
Jody can’t remember when
She last had a meal to eat
It’s happening to her once again
Thinking will it ever end

She’s just a runaway
Runaway child
She’s just a runaway

Jody can’t remember when
She last saw a friendly face
Everyone she knew back then
They disappeared without a trace
Jody can’t remember when
She last heard someone say
Come on girl, put back that grin
Tomorrow’ll be a brighter day

She’s just a runaway
Runaway child
She’s just a runaway

When the rain comes pouring down
And there’s no-one else around
You try to hide your face
As your tears run like a clown’s

You’re just a runaway
Runaway child
You’re just a runaway

Jody can’t remember why
Her life took a different turn
Is the answer in the sky
What was it she had to learn
Suddenly the sky gets dark
The clouds embrace the sun
Watching as the rain come down
The threads of her short life are spun

She’s just a runaway
Runaway child
She’s just a runaway