Words and music by James Branam and Eduard Parma Jr.
All instruments and vocals performed by James Branam
Studio Version
Lyrics
I got my guitar for playing I got my songs to sing
I got these shoes for walking, the road for travelling
I got some whisky for drinking, I got my life to lead
I got the freedom for choosing, that’s everything I need.
I’m living out on the road, I got a suitcase in my hand
I’m living life the easy way, living off the land
Playing for my room and board, singing for my pay
I never think I’ll have the nerve to settle down someday.
I got my guitar for playing I got my songs to sing
I got these shoes for walking, the road for travelling
I got some whisky for drinking, I got my life to lead
I got the freedom for choosing, that’s everything I need.
I got no need for family, ‘cause everyone’s my friend
Don’t try ever try to preach to me, you’d never understand
That I’ve seen heaven, I’ve seen hell, and all that’s in between
Don’t ever try to change me, ‘cause this is the life for me.
I got my guitar for playing I got my songs to sing
I got these shoes for walking, the road for travelling
I got some whisky for drinking, I got my life to lead
I got the freedom for choosing, that’s everything I need.
Do-do-do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-ah
I’m living on the road
Do-do-do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-ah
I got my guitar for playing I got my songs to sing
I got these shoes for walking, the road for travelling
I got some whisky for drinking, I got my life to lead
I got the freedom for choosing, that’s everything I need.
Do-do-do-do-do-do (yeah, I’m moving on), do-do-do-do (I gotta keep moving on) -ah
I’m living on the road
Do-do-do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do (yeah, I’m moving on) –ah
I’m living on the road, living on the road
Yeah, I’m moving on
Yeah, I’m moving on
I’m moving on
I’m moving on
I’m moving on
Copyright 1996 by J. Branam and E. Parma