Marching Tune

When I left home my mama said, "This boy ain't no good"

She kissed my cheek, waved goodbye, guess she never had a clue

The chapter closed, I headed south, the flowers were in bloom

All the beauty in the world could not match my marching tune, it went

Alright

I met the people of the road, we got along just fine

The visions I had as a child slowly came to life

I saw cheaters cheat their hearts, I saw stranded men

And I saw the world unfolding in the palm of my right hand

Living on the road, I do as I please

I'm writing my own book full of sudden twists

Heartbreak, sleepless nights, got no time for that

The things I've done, the things I've seen are the only things I count

Alright, alright

It's been a year driving around, I don't miss the quiet life

I have my lunch before the dawn and sleep beneath the stars

Family is not for me, I'm not waiting for that call

I got my car and a bunch of maps, and I go where I wanna go

Living on the road, I do as I please

I'm writing my own book full of sudden twists

Heartbreak, sleepless nights, got no time for that

The things I do, the things I see are making babies in my mind

Alright, alright

So many lives, I don't want to choose just one

Where the hills kiss the sky I'll be fine

Oh, I'll be fine

Living on the road, I do as I please

I'm writing my own book full of sudden twists

Heartbreak, sleepless nights, got no time for that

The things I do, the things I see are making babies in my mind

Alright, alright