[Verse 1: Merle Haggard] I know my part I'll bring up the rear I'll eat the dust You know, I don't care That's what I do I'll get them through I'm driving the herd [Verse 2: Willie Nelson] I sing them to sleep I sing them awake They like my songs I give and I take I know my part I play for love and heart
[Chorus: Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard] I'm driving the herd Maybe I'm following They'll let me know If I'm doing it right They'll sing-a-long with me every night That's how I know That they're liking the show Well, I'm driving the herd Or maybe they're driving me? [Chorus: Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard]