I know the kids are waitin', and there's not much more to go
I've been out from home about a week or more
My eyes are blurred and tired, that's the way I feel
But there's lovin' waitin' for me back at home
When I'm away, this ol' truck is like a friend to me
I talk to this ol' motor, and the revs talk back to me
Now this long trip's nearly over; what a rough ol' time we've had
But I'll leave you at the depot, and a good ol' rest you'll have
Mmm-mmm-oleyee
We've been on our way from Brisbane, now it's not so far to go
Forty miles or so, and we'll be seein' home
A storm-cloud's on the mountains; I think it's about to rain
Heck, the longest miles are always the nearest home
There's the busy lights of Sydney now, a sight for these sore eyes
Thank goodness the storm's blown over, and the stars back in the sky
At the depot we'll part company for just a day or two
Then I'll be back, ol' truck, to pick you up, and you'll be shinin' good as new
Mmm-mmm-oleyee
Truck-stop food is okay, and the coffee may be fine
But after awhile, it all just tastes the same
Got a yen for good home cookin', and even some homemade bread
If the kids burned the toast, I don't think I'd complain
Hey, I've just heard on the radio there's a pile-up just ahead
Ol' truck, you'll have to cool your tires until the road's made way
Then I'll head you for the depot, where they'll check you through and through
And I'll be back, ol' truck, to pick you up, and we'll be rollin' good as new
