Lyrics Gino Vannelli – Knight Of The Road

When mama pushed me thru daddy said my do
Was quite the shock
Claimed I cried like a dog bayin’ at the moon
Slung my hips about, learned to twist and shout

And then I beat those skins day out day in
I broke my poor mama’s head
Could’ve fared better in school but I was cool
So I joined a band instead

I’m a knight of the road
I’m a bird of passage
Only passing through this land
A boy born with a twinkle in his eye
And a tote bag in one hand
I’m a dreamer, a lover, I ain’t no other
Than a Gypsy rollin’ along
Yea I came into this world
And I’ll go out with a song

I’m a knight of the road

I’m a knight of the road

I’m one side king, other side fool
I wear a straw hat for a crown
The long and lonesome road is home sweet home
So I hang my hat, wherever I’m at
A few loyal subjects gather round
And toss me a coin before it’s time that I roam

I love to put on the dog, hog the spot
Lord gaveth me no shame
So if you don’t much care for my general flair

I’m a knight of the road
I’m a bird of passage
Only passing through this land
A boy born with a twinkle in his eye
And a tote bag in one hand
I’m a dreamer, a lover, I ain’t no other
Than a Gypsy rollin’ along
Yea I came into this world
And I’ll go out with a song

I’m a knight of the road

I took my castles in Spain, my fifteen minutes o’ fame
And I buried it six feet deep
Along with a few choice pieces of attire
At times I take eight by tens from way back when
And pile them into a great big heap
I watch them burn while I dance around the fire

Cause it’s a joyful thing to beat my wings
And let the caged up bird go free
Before I turn to dust to put my trust
In something bigger than me

I’m a knight of the road
I’m a bird of passage
Only passing through this land
A boy born with a twinkle in his eye
And a tote bag in one hand
I’m a dreamer, a lover, I ain’t no other
Than a Gypsy rollin’ along
Yea I came into this world
And I’ll go out with a song

I’m a knight of the road

I’m a knight of the road
I’m a knight of the road