[Verse 1]
You've long been on the open road, you've been sleeping in the rain
From the dirty words to muddy cells, your clothes are dark and stained
But the dirty words and the mud of cells will soon be judged insane
So only stop and rest yourself and you'll be off again

[Verse 2]
I know you are no stranger down the crooked rainbow trail
From dancing cliffs and shattered sills to slander-shackled jails
But the melodies drift from below as the walls are being scaled
Yes, and all of this and more my friend, our song shall not be failed

[Chorus]
So take off your thirsty boots and stay for a while
Your feet are hot and weary from a dusty mile
And maybe I can make you laugh and maybe I can try
Just looking for the evening and the morning in your eyes

[Verse 3]
Then tell me of the ones you see, as far as you could see
Across the plains from field to town, marching to be free
And of the rusted prison gates that tumble by degree
Like laughing children one by one, they look like you and me

[Chorus]
So take off your thirsty boots and stay for a while
Your feet are hot and weary from a dusty mile
And maybe I can make you laugh and maybe I can try
Just looking for the evening and the morning in your eyes