It inspired me I must say.
I grabbed my boots and packed a bag,
Then I was on my way.
I crossed my state of Alabama,
Crossed Mississippi too;
Louisiana came up next
And I trudged that ol' bayou.
I passed Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona,
Went all the way to the Pacific.
Couldn't stop 'cause I was headin' West,
And it sure felt terrific.
Grabbed a boat and paddled on,
Not sure where I was then -
Some distant land with stranger talk,
I just waved and grinned.
Stayed the course - kept headin' West
Over many waters and lands,
Westward back to Alabama -
Now I'm a happy man.
