Through this Railroad Earth, for whatever its worth Singing songs and staying high And you know I'll be where my heart beats free And my thoughts are free to fly Oh Mama please don't make me lie I need my freedom I need my open sky And your socks and shirt, on your bed of dirt With the midnight moon up high And you know I've been where the midnight wind Makes your soul and spirit cry Oh Mama please don't ask me why I need my freedom I need my open sky Through this Railroad Earth for, whatever its worth Getting long and getting by And you know I miss every single kiss As the years go rolling by Oh Mama ain't it good to be alive Where your mountain top and feeling high Oh Mama ain't it good to be alive While your down the road and free to ride Oh Mama please don't make me lie