’Cause I’m looking out ahead to keep my mind from turning back
I don’t mind not knowing what lies down the track
I don’t mind not knowing what lies down the track
The sun is shining through the open boxcar door
It’s not the first time, I find myself alone at dawn
Just the rhythm of the rails keeps the motion in my mind
Steel Rails, chasing sunshine 'round the bend
Steel Rails, chasing sunshine 'round the bend
Calling me along that never ending double line
’Cause I’m looking out ahead to keep my mind from turning back
Whistle blowing, blowing lonesome in my mind
Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind
And I’ve lost count of all the hours and days and time
If I really had you once then I'd still have you when I'm gone
’Cause I’m looking out ahead to keep my mind from turning back
Lying in my mind with the things I’ve known before
Winding through the trees like a ribbon in the wind
I don’t mind not knowing what lies down the track
