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