walkin' out west

my footsteps lead me wearily through the old screen door

and onto the verandah across those weathered boards

sad memories dwell behind me like an overstayin' guest

so i've packed my swag and i'm walkin' out west

well i went on past the tank stand beyond the backyard gate

hopin' one day that my sorrow would somehow dissipate

i need time to think things over

how long i couldn't guess

so i've packed my swag and i'm walkin' out west

yeah

out there in the distance where the desert flowers bloom

maybe i'll get over losin' you

and my restless heart must wander 'til i've put the pain to rest

until then i'll just keep walkin' out west

well you'll find me on some highway or lonely railroad track

the burden of my sorrow riding on my back

there'll be no homeward footsteps 'til i've put the past to rest

until then i'll just keep walkin' out west

until then i'll just keep walkin' out west

yeah

my restless heart must wander 'til i've put the pain to rest

until then i'll just keep walkin' out west

until then i'll just keep walkin' out west