Driving down the road going west through Louisiana
Car running smooth like a 5 pound Banana
Running low on gas like an empty can of beans
Stopped to take a leak with some dead Mississippi witches
Got off the trail before it took me to Natchez
See a cheap hotel looks like I won't be using my matches tonight
Started to head south soon as I got into Dallas
Stomach hollering real loud for some home cooked food from Alice
Settle for some old friends and will raise our chalice to good times
I know that you know that I don't know how long I'm staying
I appreciate your grace 'cause I ain't got no money for paying
I'll give you my song and I'll just keep on playing into the night
Morning left an hour back I think it's time for me to follow
I wish you could come with me but for now I'll be going solo
Godspeed to you and me as we all go into the night