This highway's like a girl I knew You climb into her car. She takes you many places She leaves you where you are. Her ribbons are all a tangle Her breath is long and fast But if you're only tryin' to pass the time Her love will never last. This highway's like a girl I knew Who walks you to her door. She teases you with lovin' arms And promises you more. And then one day she walks away Says she ain't goin' far. She takes you many places But she leaves you where you are. This highway's like a girl I knew Who had your very soul. But you tried to get too close to her To have and to hold. Days and nights you chase her With your bag and your guitar. She takes you many places But she leaves you where you are. She takes you many places But she leaves you where you are.