I got the key to the highway, and I’m billed out and bound to go
I’m gonna leave here runnin', cause walkin' is most too slow
I’m goin' down on the border, now where I’m better known
Cause woman you don’t do nothin', but drive a good man 'way from home
Now when the moon creeps over the mountain, I’ll be on my way
Now I’m gonna walk this old highway, until the break of day
Come here, sweet mama, now and help me with this heavy load
I am due in West Texas, and I’ve got to get on the road
I’m goin' to West Texas, I’m goin' down behind the farm (?)
I’m gonna ax the good Lord what evil have I done
What a pleasure to be able to listen to the old blues masters that have been neglected for far too long. Blues are the background of rock and roll, and arguably some parts of country and zydeco and jazz.
this song just made me wet myself......jesus this version is soooo soooo sooooooooooooooooo good, only heard the other version where he is playing on the stoop. God, I wish we could learn how to bring people back to life. He would have my vote for first person to be reanimated.