Ask me why a rambler aint got no homenAsk me why I sit and cry alonenI wish I knew, I wish I knewnIf I knew, I'd know what to do nDay in, day out seems I'm a-runnin' all on my ownnDay in, day out there is weakness a-growin' in my bonesnWo, it aint no use, nah, it aint no usenMy mind is dead I got to turn my body loosenWish Mama you could hear the words that I crynwish Mama now at home I could dienBut my time is late, my time is latenI'm on my own and Lord I've got it straightnNo girl I've loved has ever held me downnNo reason can I give for leaving this townnMy love is true now, my love is truenBut the road is long, I've got to see my journey throughnSo Girl, don't deny the freedom that's born to menGirl don't deny that a rambler must always be freenSomeday you'll see now, Babe, someday you'll seenThat my ramblin's gonna be the death of me