On the Road in Kansas City

On the road in Kansas City
What a strange way to go
Slippin’ and slidin’ at everybody’s door
Like a friend that I used to know
All the good old boys keep a hangin’ around
But the women all leave too soon
So I’m givin’ up the fight ‘cause it’s
Dimmin’ my light like a cloud rolling cross the moon

On the road in Kansas City
What a strange site to see
Ziggin’ and zaggin’ at everybody’s door
Like a friend that I used to be
Well I went down to the payroll department
Just to see what I got due
When they burn you for a million you don’t really feel it
When they get you for a dollar you do

On the road in Kansas City
What a strange way to lose
Slippin’ and slidin’ and ziggin’ and zaggin’
Knocked the soles right off my shoes
Well I wailed on down the wide Missouri
And made it to the other shore
But I’m leaving tonight if I make the flight
Got a crowd callin’ out for more

On the road, On the road, On the road

All the good old boys keep a hangin’ around
But the women all leave too soon
So I’m givin’ up the fight ‘cause it’s
Dimmin’ my light like a cloud rolling cross the moon

On the road, On the road, On the road