I rode the rods of Frisco down to New Orleans Seen every town and city well I guess there is to see Well I keep right on goin' just because I am A travelin' man travelin' man I shipped out on trailers goin' out to sea I got a gal in every port a waiting just for me Well I don't know why they're waiting they all know that I am A travelin' man travelin' man [ Guitar ] I need someone to love me some place to call my own With a little girl to keep me there till I lose this urge to roam Well I know I'll never find her all because I am A travelin' man travelin' man Weary and lonesome travelin' man travelin' man travelin' man