The road was singin’
I was hummin’ along
Up an’ down, lost then found
A lot of verses in that song
Had a muse I had to follow
It kept runnin’, I kept chasin’
Where it ends, I don’t really know

I might beg an’ I might borrow
But I’ll keep a straight an’ narrow
An’ I’ll be back
Some far away tomorrow

Prosperity might come an’ go
In the spotlight or maybe layin’ low
I’ve taken chances, rolled the dice but
Rarely done the same thing twice
I’ve seen troubles, I’ve seen pain
Then sunshine after all that rain
And I suppose
I’d do it all again

I might beg an’ I might borrow
But I’ll keep a straight an’ narrow
An’ I’ll be back
Some far away tomorrow

I never lost my love for you, my dear
Back an’ forth always shiftin’ gears
Never thought ‘bout where I was
Until it’s time for leavin’
Seems nothin’ else
ever seemed so clear

I might beg an’ I might borrow
But I’ll keep a straight an’ narrow
An’ I’ll be back
Some far away tomorrow

A simple man
With a simple plan
Leaving town
As quick as he can
Gonna blow this pop stand
Find something real
Catch a fast train
To Nirgendwo
Pack up the suitcase
Pay as you go
Living like this
Was never part of the deal

Somewhere conversations
Took a turn for the worse
They’re aloof, intolerant
And sanctimonious
But with everybody shouting
Different tunes
You might wanna kick it down a notch
Too much confliction
Too much grief
Too much cancelation
Don’t know what to believe
Just getting too deep here
Gotta save the watch

Don’t know
Where paradise lies
A setting sun
A bright sunrise or
If it even exists
In this day and time
A simple man
Looking for peace
Maybe head west
Maybe head east
Maybe just wander from
Ridiculous to sublime

A simple man
With a simple plan
A purpose
None other than
Picking up pieces
Of what he thinks is good
Got nothing to say
‘bout all this mess
Doing his best
To stay out of the way
A simple man
Simply misunderstood

The dogs were barkin’
The children cryin’
Walkin’ through the back door
I can smell the chicken fryin’
(might have) ran a couple red lights
Along the way
But it’s good to be home
My favorite part of the day

I don’t mind workin’
I have workin’ in my blood
My clothes get pretty dirty
And my boots are caked with mud
But I would not trade
For all the money on earth
‘cause I’m livin’ in heaven
I can’t tell you what that’s worth

We might all have different views
In this vast and varied land
Different cultures, different attitudes
I’m doin’ the best I can
Sometimes I get all riled up
I gotta take stand
But I have to admit at the end of the day
Life is grand

There are flowers in the garden
Like you wouldn’t believe
Deer out in the backyard
Wander in through the trees
Birds change with the seasons
I can hear them sing
Sittin’ with my sweetheart
On the front porch swing

Friends come by
When they’ve got some time to kill
I’ll fix a couple burgers
On the backyard grill
No, I wouldn’t change a thing
I’m a fortunate man
Could not have planned it any better
(listen to me) life is grand

We might all have different views
In this vast and varied land
Different cultures, different attitudes
I’m doin’ the best I can
Sometimes I get all riled up
I gotta take stand
But I have to admit at the end of the day
Life is grand