Miles on the Map

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Left my keys by the door Took one bag and my name Hit the first gas station With a half tank and a frame Mama said, "Keep your head up" I said, "I'm trying, I am" Got a map on the seat And a scar on my hand [Pre-Chorus] Every town got a reason Every mile got a sign I'm chasing something deeper Than the dash and the time If I lose it, I'll find it In a diner or a train Got my heart in my pocket And the dust in my veins [Chorus] I keep rolling, rolling Miles on the map I keep rolling, rolling Can't look back If my soul needs saving It's out there in the gap I keep rolling, rolling Miles on the map [Verse 2] Saw a river in Memphis Saw a wheat field burn gold Met a man at a truck stop Said, "Boy, truth's in the cold" He had oil on his fingers And a grin full of rain Said, "You can't outrun your shadow But you can learn its name" [Pre-Chorus] Every town got a reason Every mile got a sign I'm chasing something deeper Than the dash and the time If I lose it, I'll find it In a diner or a train Got my heart in my pocket And the dust in my veins [Chorus] I keep rolling, rolling Miles on the map I keep rolling, rolling Can't look back If my soul needs saving It's out there in the gap I keep rolling, rolling Miles on the map [Bridge] At the edge of the desert I heard my own voice call Said, "You don't need a big answer Just show up, that's all" So I turned that old compass Toward the morning light And I laughed at the question For the first time tonight [Chorus] I keep rolling, rolling Miles on the map I keep rolling, rolling Can't look back If my soul needs saving It's out there in the gap I keep rolling, rolling Miles on the map [Outro] Yeah, I keep rolling Rolling on through One road to my name And one truth to you