You Can Sleep While I Drive

(Melissa Etheridge)



Come on baby let's get out of this town

I got a full tank of gas with the top rolled down

There's a chill in my bones I don't want to be left alone

So baby you can sleep while I drive.



I'll pack my bag and load up my guitar

In my pocket I'll carry my harp

I got some money I saved enough to get underway

And baby you can sleep while I drive.



We'll go through Tucson up to Santa Fe

And Barbara in Nashville says we're welcome to stay

I'll buy you boots down in Texas a hat from New Orleans

And in the morning you can tell me your dreams.



You know I've seen it before this mist that covers your eyes

You've been looking for something that's not in your life

My intentions are true won't you take me with you

And baby you can sleep while I drive.



--- Instrumental ---



Oh, oh, oh, is it other arms you want to hold you

Oh, oh, oh, the stranger the lover you're free

Can't you get that with me

Come on baby let's get out of this town

I've got a full tank of gas with the top rolled down.



If you won't take me with you

I'll go before night is through

And baby you can sleep while I drive...