I know you, rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone
I know you, rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone

Gonna miss your baby from rollin' in your arms
Sun's gonna shine on my back door someday
Sun's gonna shine on my back door someday
And the wind's gonna rise up and blow my blues away

I wish I was a headlight on a northbound train
I wish I was a headlight on a northbound train

I'd shine my headlight through the cool Colorado rain
Lovin' you baby's 'bout as easy as rollin' off a log
Lovin' you baby's 'bout as easy as rollin' off a log
I'll be your daddy but I just won't be your dog