You learn love when you're a baby You learn dyin' when you die You learn drinkin' when you're workin' It's a poison apple in your eye You learn walkin' when you stand up You learn cryin' when you fall You learn earthworm when you're fishin' You set the hook upon the jaw You learn rights when you're arrested You learn prayin' when you're alone Learn to love your hometown when you're travellin' Learn to love the highway when you're home Go get 'em [bottle solo] You learn rights when you're arrested You learn prayin' when you're alone Learn to love your hometown when you're travellin' Learn to love the highway when you're home Learn to love the highway when you're travellin' Learn to love your hometown when you're home