The time has come, I got to hit the road again I said the time has come, I've got to hit the road again 'Cause I travel with a passion, and the highway is my lady friend You see the highway's like a woman, soft shoulders an' dangerous curves You see the highway is like a woman, like a woman, soft shoulders an' dangerous curve If you don't know her when you start travelin', boy she can really upset your nerves
But if you respect her when she warns you, I swear the highway treat you fine But if you respect her when she warn you, I swear the highway'll treat you fine When she's wet an' she's slippery, then watch out for the detour sign