King of the Road
R.E.M. * Track #15 On Dead Letter Office
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King of the Road by R.E.M.
Release Date
Performed by
R.E.M.Produced by
Don Dixon & Mitch EasterWrited by
Roger MillerAbout
Most likely an improvisation rather than a direct cover of Roger Millers 1965 country and western hit. Mike Mills shouts out chord changes in the background, the whole song is a rare opportunity to hear REM rehearsing.
King of the Road Lyrics
[Chorus 1]
Trailers for sale or rent
Rooms to let, fifty cents
No cars no pool no pets
I ain't got no cigarettes
[Chorus 2]
It takes four hours of pushing broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of means, by no means
King of the road
Take it slow
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2]
It takes eight hours of pushing broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of man, by no means
King of the road, take it Slim
[Chorus 2]
It takes eight hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of man, by no means
King of the road, one more time
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2]
It takes eight hours of pushin' broom
To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room
I'm a man of man, by no means
King of the road, take it Slim
King of the Road Q&A
Who wrote King of the Road's ?
King of the Road was written by Roger Miller.
Who produced King of the Road's ?
King of the Road was produced by Don Dixon & Mitch Easter.
When did R.E.M. release King of the Road?
R.E.M. released King of the Road on Tue May 15 1984.