If it weren't for the Rumbling of the wheels Or the sound of scenery flying by I would not know I was moving through Or let alone the reasons why Across the farmlands of southern Illinois I cut a little closer to the ground Working my way across the line Back into this life that You and I have found Oh I am wealthy by The measure of where I'll be in time Love has thrown a light Across the shadows of this land Living in the hollow of your hand Now all at once what was once Just dust and constant shuffling Are little stars that we can touch You have drawn me into everything Oh I am wealthy by All this gold and the silver line Love has thrown a light Across the shadows of this land Living in the hollow of your hand