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A-don't you know that I'm leaving
I gotta catch the next train out.
I can't believe it.
Cause I'm a-already on my own.
A-Memphis town is the place I'm found.
There ain't no use in a-sticking around.
I got my pack on my back my friends,
And I'm heading on out again.
Cause I'm a, a travelin' man my friend.
I've got to travel across this land.
Cause I'm a, a travelin' man my friend.
A-Lord I'm on the move.
I told you girl I ain't staying tonight.
I got to leave while the getting is right.
I got the places to see, people to meet,
And I'm a headin' on down the street.
A-when I get to old New York town,
A-pretty ladies there to show me around.
I'll take my money, all I can spend,
And I'm headin' on out again.
Cause I'm a, a travelin' man my friend.
I've got to travel across this land.
Cause I'm a, a travelin' man my friend,
Lord keep a travelin' on.
Well tomorrow is coming,
And I'll be on the road again.
A pushin' and huffin'
While trying to get ahead.
I think I'm getting ready and hot.
I know it's time for a-me to stop.
I need to back another whisky shot,
Lord, keep a travelin' on.
Cause I'm a, a travelin' man my friend.
I've got to travel across this land.
Cause I'm a, a travelin' man my friend.
A-Lord can't you see I got to keep on,
Travelin' on.
Lord keep travelin' on.