Steel rails, chasing sunshine
round the bend
winding through the trees,
like a ribbon in the wind
i don't mind not knowing
what lies down the track
cause i'm looking out ahead,
to keep my mind from turning back
It's not the first time
i've found myself alone and known
if i really had you once,
then i'd have you when i'm gone
whistle blows,
blowin' lonesome in my mind
calling me along
that never ending metal line
Steel rails,
chasing sunshine round the bend
winding through the trees,
like a ribbon in the wind
i don't mind not knowing
what lies down the track
cause i'm looking out ahead,
to keep my mind from turning back
Sun is shining,
through the open boxcar door
lying in my mind with
the things i've known before
i've lost count of
the hours, days, and nights
the rhythm of the rails
keeps the motion in my mind
Steel rails,
chasing sunshine round the bend
winding through the trees,
like a ribbon in the wind
i don't mind not knowing
what lies down the track
cause i'm looking out ahead,
to keep my mind from turning back
Cause i'm looking out ahead,
to keep my mind from turning back