King of the Road
| Category: | Calm |
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| Link: | Performance Example |
| Notes: | Roger Miller's original version of this iconic tune about the joys of a simple, roaming life. |
ITrailer for IVsale or rent,
V7Rooms to let Ififty cents.
No phone, no IVpool, no pets
I V7ain't got no cigarettes
Ah, but Itwo hours of IVpushin' broom
Buys an V7eight by twelve Ifour-bit room
I'm a I7man of IVmeans by no means
V7King of the Iroad.
IThird boxcar, IVmidnight train,
V7Destination IBangor, Maine.
Old worn out IVsuits and shoes,
I V7don't pay no union dues,
I smoke Iold stogies IVI have found
V7Short, but not too Ibig around
I'm a I7man of IVmeans by no means
V7King of the Iroad.
I know Ievery engineer on IVevery train
V7All of their children, and Iall of their names
And Ievery handout in IVevery town
And V7every lock that ain't locked when no one's around.
I sing, ITrailer for IVsale or rent,
V7Rooms to let Ififty cents.
No phone, no IVpool, no pets
I V7ain't got no cigarettes
Ah, but Itwo hours of IVpushin' broom
Buys an V7eight by twelve Ifour-bit room
I'm a I7man of IVmeans by no means
V7King of the Iroad (x 3)