Lyrics

[Verse 1]
As my engine cries in this old truck tonight
Headlights cuttin’ through another mornin’ light
Tears falling from both of our eyes on this drive
And I’m starin’ down a road that stole my life!
You want a home and a normal nine-to-five
I’ve got a wheel and a restless need to drive
I held you close for a little while,
But truckin’ ain’t a life… for a wife
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[Verse 2]
Every mile I run just pulls me further away
Every stretch of highway begs me to stay
You tried so hard, Lord we fought it deep inside
But the road keeps whisperin’ man you were born to ride
Your tears fall slow but I see it in your eyes
You deserve a man who won’t keep sayin’ goodbyes
All I’ve ever known are diesel nights and chasing these headlights
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[Chorus]
Truckin’ ain’t a life for a wife
Too many miles and too many nights
With all the dreams and plans we made
Now disappear as the tail lights fade,
God knows I love you with all my heart
But these highways kept us apart
You need a man who’ll stay around
Not one who just rolls through town
So I know, I gotta let you go!
Cause truckin’ ain’t a life for a wife
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[Verse 3]
May you have that life and that cozy little home
Maybe You’ll think about the man who rides alone
The man who loved you more than words could ever say
The man who loved you more than words could ever say
But loved the road enough to just drive away
A porch light fading in my mirror’s glow
Your silhouette shrinks as the miles grow
And every tear tonight cuts like a knife…
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[Chorus]
Truckin’ ain’t a life for a wife
Too many miles and too many nights
With all the dreams and plans we made
Now disappear as the tail lights fade,
God knows I love you with all my heart
But these highways kept us apart
You need a man who’ll stay around
Not one who just rolls through town
TRUCKIN’ ain’t a life for a wife
TRUCKIN’ ain’t a life for a wife
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[Final Chorus]
Truckin’ ain’t a life for a wife
Too many miles and too many nights
Too many dreams lost on this road
For a man whose heart must roam
Lord knows I love you with all my might
But this highway’s been my only life
You deserve a love that you feel is right,
Not a man who ain’t there to hold you at night!
Cause truckin’ ain’t a life for a wife
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[Outro]
As this diesel roars and you run through my mind
And I’m chasing down another white line
Still lovin’ you…
But needing to live this life!