Words and music by James Branam
All instruments and vocals performed by James Branam
Studio Version
Lyrics
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I’ve got my guitar for playing, I’ve got my songs to sing
I’ve got these shoes for walking, the road for traveling
I’ve got some whisky for drinking, I’ve got my life to lead
I’ve got the freedom for choosing, that’s everything I need
Living out on the road I’ve got as suitcase in my hand
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
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Every time I meet a girl I have to break her heart
And take the next train out of town, usually in the dark
Some girls try to trick me, others try to coax
Some girls think I’m single but I’m marred to the road
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Du du du du du du, du du du du du du, ah ah ah ah I’m living on the road
Du du du du du du, du du du du du du, ah ah ah ah
Every night’s a one-night stand and every town’s my home
I leave a trail of mystery wherever I roam
Playing bars and restaurants, singing to be free
I never thought that this could ever be the life for me
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I’ve got no need for family because everyone’s my friend
Don’t 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
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