Tom: E
E A E B7
Well I was playing guitar when I was just a lad. that swinging rhythm took a hold on me
E A E B7 E
When we hit that groove lord I feel like I belong. music and myself are family
E A E B7
Well I like living on this highway for many years it's been the way I've known
E A E
But no matter where I been, no matter where I roam, I'm a shootin star from texas
B7 E
But the interstates my home.
[Instrumental]
E A B7 x5
[Verse 2]
E A
Well lefty and hank williams, lord they sure could sing
E B7
And I wore the needle off my phonograph.
E A
Well I went looking for them. when I turned eighteen
E B7 E
And ever since I've worked to hone my craft
[Verse 3]
E A
Well what a life I've got, I've paid to play them clubs
E B7
Meetin folks and seeing different towns
E A
Aint never gonna stop doin what I love
E B7 E
Well I'll keep on till they lay me in the ground
[Verse 4]
E A E B7
Well I like living on this highway for many years it's been the way I've known
E A E
But no matter where I been, no matter where I roam, I'm a shootin star from texas
B7 E
But the interstates my home.
