I was not born in this town But that ol' highway wore me down Days roll by and turn to years I don't know why i'm still here He told me he loved me so But there were things he'd never know Then one day i said i'd stay But he'd already turned away I don't know why i gave into to love when it called my name Now i'm lonely, the highway don't know me, and love's to blame I swore i'd hit the road again And i would not recall a thing But every time i tried to leave Love came tuggin' at my sleeve I don't know know why i needed to hear someone call my name Now i'm lonely, the highway don't know me, and love's to blame Last night i was fast asleep Pray the lord my soul to keep But i woke up to that highway sound I knew i'd never leave this town