Lord that 61 highway is the longest road I know 61 highway is the longest road I know Runs from Chicago - Down to the Gulf of Mexico Gonna buy me a pony – take him for a run Gonna buy me a racehorse – take him for a run See me comin', pretty mama - Down Highway 61 Somebody please - Bring a letter down south for me I said somebody please - Bring a letter down south for me If you see my pretty baby - Tell her she's allright with me I started school one monday morning - Tuesday I threw my books away I started school one monday morning - Tuesday I threw my books away Said goodbye to my teacher - I'm gonna try 61 highway When I die – baby when my time has come When I die – baby you know my time ain't long I want you to bury my body - Out on Highway 61