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