(Verse)

I started driving as a much younger man

Rollin’ fast and always switchin’ my lanes

As I move ahead now the urge to look back

To see how much of my road has changed

The rear-view is full of a fast-fading past

And I regret that those miles didn’t last 

(Chorus)

As I’m travelin’ on the I’m-40

Coming up soon, the old 66

At this rate just hopin’ I make 81

Man, them roads sure do come on right quick

Last I remember was on 17

But it’s gone like the drive will be shortly

Tryin’ to slow down, but I don’t know how

Hopin’ to hold on to my ride on I’m-40

(Verse)

Plenty of milestones and a few quick detours

Never had a destination in mind

Didn’t look at the markers, the exits or names

And didn’t know or even care what I’d find

I refuse to be sad; press the gas and just smile

And make sure now I count every mile 

(Chorus) 

(Bridge)

Pit stops and repairs, I never did care

Just some bumps in the road ‘long the way

Now I drive much safer to avoid wear and tear

Hopin’ I roll on for many more days 

(Chorus)