I rode the rods of Frisco down to New Orleans
Seen every town and city well I guess there is to see
Well I keep right on goin' just because I am
A travelin' man travelin' man

I shipped out on trailers goin' out to sea
I got a gal in every port a waiting just for me
Well I don't know why they're waiting they all know that I am
A travelin' man travelin' man
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I need someone to love me some place to call my own
With a little girl to keep me there till I lose this urge to roam
Well I know I'll never find her all because I am
A travelin' man travelin' man
Weary and lonesome travelin' man travelin' man travelin' man