How many songs does it take to get it through That everyone I've loved is all still true? But the road has taken me away from you That's the way I live, it's what I do How many downtown motels do I stay Before I give my traveling days away? How many victories to reach my goal To satisfy the music in my soul How many victories to reach my goal To satisfy the music in my soul How many words, how many catchy tunes? How many sunny days, how many moods? How many roadhouse breakfasts on a roll? Or miles to drive the music from my soul How many songs does it take to get it through That everyone I've loved is all still true? But the road has taken me away from you That's the way I live, it's what I do The road has taken me away from you That's the way I live, it's what I do That's the way I live, it's what I do