Well my throat was dry and it was gettin' late
I was at this bar on the interstate
When a guy with this bird on his shoulder
Walked through the door
He proceeded to tell me the wildest thing
He said, "Sir, this bird of mine can sing
Like no other bird you have ever heard before"
Well I kinda looked at the guy and said "Oh really?"
He turned to the bird and said "Do ole Willie"
When the bird started singing I almost fell on the floor
Whiskey River take my mind
Don't let her memory torture me
Whiskey River don't run dry
You're all I've got take care of me
Well If that ain't the durndest thing
He stopped loving her today
They placed a wreath upon his door
And soon they'll carry him away
He stopped loving her today
I said "Well that does it sir
On the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making money with my friend
And I can't wait to get on the road again
On the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making money with my friend
And I can't wait to get on the road again
Somebody stop that bird