I know you, rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone I know you, rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone Gonna miss your baby from rollin' in your arms Sun's gonna shine on my back door someday Sun's gonna shine on my back door someday And the wind's gonna rise up and blow my blues away I wish I was a headlight on a northbound train
I wish I was a headlight on a northbound train I'd shine my headlight through the cool Colorado rain Lovin' you baby's 'bout as easy as rollin' off a log Lovin' you baby's 'bout as easy as rollin' off a log I'll be your daddy but I just won't be your dog