Whoa i am just a vagabond, a drifter on the run
the eloquent profanity, it rolls right off my tongue
and i have dined in palaces, drunk wine with kings and queens
but darlin', oh darlin', you're the best thing i ever seen

won't you roll me easy, oh slow and easy
take my independence, with no apprehension, no tension
you're a walkin', talkin' paradise, sweet paradise

i've been across this country, from denver to the ocean
and i never met girls that could sing so sweet like the angels that live in houston
singing roll me easy, so slow and easy
play that concertina be a temptress
and baby i'm defenseless

singing harmony, in unison, sweet harmony
gotta hoist the flag and i'll beat your drum