Am
I left home about a week ago
Am
Left my wife and kids back east at home
Am
Got bills to pay got mouths to feed
Am
Gotta get up early and work my 7 to 3

F                        G
Well things are hard and life aint free
F                        G
Nothings ever been easy for me
F                        G
But I gotta go 
F                        G
My life is on the road

I finished school about a week ago
Packed my bags and hit the open road
Grabbed my tools and I grabbed my hat
Hit the road now theres no holding back

F                        G
Well things are hard and life aint free
F                        G
Nothings ever been easy for me
F                        G
But I gotta go 
F                        G
My life is on the road


I kissed my girl about a week ago
She packed her bags and now shes here at home
Feels so good to have her in my arms
Things are better and not quite as hard

F                        G
Well things are hard and life aint free
F                        G
Nothings ever been easy for me
F                        G
But I gotta go 
F                        G
My life is on the road
F                        G
Well things are hard and life aint free
F                        G
Nothings ever been easy for me
F                        G
But I gotta go 
F                        G
My life is on the road