The road takes it slow But I swear I'll be home before dawn Sneak inside. Just to sit by the bed with a smile Kiss your cheek Just to hear how you giggle in your sleep And I'll be back in your tender arms
But until then the steel wheels Are drumming the rhythm of my life And the snake trail is headin' Towards setting sun And the engine is hummin' \"Go on!\" But when I'm done I'd rather be back where you are
The road shifts and turns But I swear I'll be home before dawn Oh, I hope As I hang up my old brakeman's coat In the dark You'll turn the lights on to catch me offguard. That old trick and a kiss on the neck.
But until then the steel wheels Are drumming the rhythm of my life And the snake trail is headin' Towards setting sun And the engine is hummin' \"Go on!\" But when I'm done I'd rather be back where you are