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