No one can ever hold the wind
So don't waste your time holding on to me
Just let me love then I'll be gone again
For there's one thing little girl you must see
As long as the winds blow as long as the rivers flow
As long as the train whistles scream
As long as the wild goose flies as long as the flood tides rise
There's just no way of holding me
Mister this chain gang can never hold
A man with such a wandering restless soul
Just turn your back and that's the last time you'll see
This old wandering boy from Tennessee
As long as the winds blow as long as the rivers flow
As long as the train whistles scream
As long as the wild goose flies as long as the flood tides rise
There's just no way of holding me
Momma it's so good to be back home
It's not right for you and papa to be here alone
But listen to that late evening train
Well I coulda swore I heard it call my name
As long as the winds blow as long as the rivers flow
As long as the train whistles scream
As long as the wild goose flies as long as the flood tides rise
There's just no way of holding me