North Of Little Rock

North of Little Rock





10 miles north of Little Rock
the gas gauge said I had to stop
so I shut her down and coasted into
a little Mom and Pop, gift shop.....
parked infront of pump number ten
my wallet was lookin awful thin
dug out my last 5 bucks and I walked in
The old man took my cash
looked up and had to ask
"do you think that will get you very far?"
I wiped the wind out of my eye
clenched my fist and tried not cry
and answered with a sigh

"it'll get me away from Texas
Maybe as far as Tennessee
I don't know how far it will last
but its more miles between her and me
it'll get me away from Texas"


the old man said "boy have a seat"
my wife'll fix ya somethin to eat
but first go fill your tank
don't worry bout the cash its my treat"

I filled my belly and filled my tank
he said I hope ya find what your lookin for
and I said thanks
went and got back on my wheels
and let that motor crank


Now im getting away from Texas
ill get at least as far as Tennessee
don't know how far it will last
but its more miles between her and me
im getting away from Texas