Lyrics

Kerouac Alley

Goin' on vacation, I'm goin' far away
at the railway station
and I been waitin' here all day
I want a new location, a chance to change my way
find a west coast lady, baby out in
Dana Point C A

Hop on a miracle in motion
gettin' lost on a rhythm rail
I'm so excited lately, baby 'cause my dreams are settin' sail

I used to sit around, thinkin' 'bout letting go
Now I'm kickin' back Kerouac and living slow
Back on the Rhythm Road

I know a lady in Nashville uptight and discontent
she wants to be a popular singer, baby,
she wants to go where I just went
I said "You need a new direction, don't live your life so fast
spend your time a little slower, baby
let your living last"

I told her all about my notions
right before I hit the road
well, I heard she had a nervous breakdown
when her record label let her go

I used to sit around, thinkin' 'bout layin' low
Now I'm kickin' back Kerouac and living slow
Back on the Rhythm Road

On the Rhythm Road...
Lost on Rhythm Road...
It's my way on the hiway
everyplace I go
get a back pack, knap sack, memorizing Kerouac,
hurry up and travel slow...
On the Rhythm Road...Lost on Rhythm Road...

I'm leavin' on vacation
to the beat of a brand new drum
and if the drummer ain't beatin' my way

I'll beat the drummer till the drummers gone...