I've lived a hard damn life since I was seven I let the devil burn deep inside of me I've played the games of whiskey drinkin' women The games of love and cheatin' means
Ain't had no job that's lasted for a week or more Ain't got no time for workin' 9 to 5 I stay up late and play the honky-tonkin' Play my guitar and play all night
I'm travelin' on, to clear blue heaven My life on earth is misery I'm travelin' on to claim my maker For in his arms I will be free
I have walked up and down the streets of love I've broken hearts in every town I see I pass on by when I see the preacher man Who says 'Your blind, but I can make you see'
Now here I lay all broken and deserted My only friend, the bottle next to me And one last time dance with the demon satan So Lord, Oh Lord, come bury me
I'm travelin' on, to clear blue heaven My life on earth is misery I'm travelin' on to claim my maker For in his arms I will be free