Down every lonely back road, Down every dusty trail
Down every city sidewalk, we've raised a lot of hell
We've been together a lifetime, through good times and bad
She packed up her old suitcase, and took everything I had
I've got placed to go, and I've got people to see
I'm trying so hard to get over you & me
I've got me some living left to do, back to being free
Those back roads are calling, down in Tennessee
We headed for the city, thought that's where we should be
But those bright lights were not as great as they're cracked up to be
You found yourself another, and I could tell by your tone of voice
That I needed to move along, I guess I have no other choice
I've got placed to go, and I've got people to see
I'm trying so hard to get over you & me
I've got me some living left to do, back to being free
Those back roads are calling, down in Tennessee
Back home I saw all the familiar sites
It gave me peace and helped me sleep at night
And I'm back here where I belong
The rebel spirit in me helps me stay strong
I've got placed to go, and I've got people to see
I'm trying so hard to get over you & me
I've got me some living left to do, back to being free
Those back roads are calling, down in Tennessee