A-don't you know that I'm leaving
 
 I gotta catch the next train out.
 
 I can't believe it.
 
 Cause I'm a-already on my own.
 
 A-Memphis town is the place I'm found.
 
 There ain't no use in a-sticking around.
 
 I got my pack on my back my friends,
 
 And I'm heading on out again. 
 
  
  Cause I'm a, a-travelin' man my friend.
 
 I've got to travel across this land.
 
 Cause I'm a, a-travelin' man my friend.
 
 A-Lord I'm on the move. 
  
 
 I told you girl I ain't staying tonight.
 
 I got to leave while the getting is right.
 
 I got the places to see, people to meet,
 
 And I'm a-headin' on down the street. 
  
 
 A-when I get to old New York town,
 
 A-pretty ladies there to show me around.
 
 I'll take my money, all I can spend,
 
 And I'm headin' on out again. 
  
 
 Cause I'm a, a-travelin' man my friend.
 
 I've got to travel across this land.
 
 Cause I'm a, a-travelin' man my friend,
 
 Lord keep a-travelin' on. 
  
 
 Break 
  
 
 Well tomorrow is coming,
 
 And I'll be on the road again.
 
 A-pushin' and huffin'
 
 While trying to get ahead.
 
 I think I'm getting ready and hot.
 
 I know it's time for a-me to stop.
 
 I need to back another whiskey shot,
 
 Lord, keep a-travelin' on. 
  
 
 Cause I'm a, a-travelin' man my friend.
 
 I've got to travel across this land.
 
 Cause I'm a, a-travelin' man my friend.
 
 A-Lord can't you see I got to keep on,
 
 Travelin' on.
 
 Lord keep travelin' on.