Six Days On The Road
David Allan Coe · 20 Road Music Hits [1997]
Well I pulled out of Pittsburgh headed down the eastern seaboard.
I got my deisel wound up and she's runnin' like never before.
My hometown's commin' in sight, if you think I'm happy your right.
Six Days on the Road and I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Well it seems like a month since I kissed my baby goodbye.
I could have a lot of women, but I'm not like some other guys.
I could have one to hold me tight,
but I could never make believe its alright.
Six Days on the Road and I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Well the ICC is a checkin' on down the line.
I'm a little overweight and my log book's way behind.
Nothin' bothers me tonight, I can dodge all the scales alright.
Six Days on the Road and I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Got a ten forward gears and a Georgia overdrive.
I'm takin' little white pills and my eyes are open wide.
I just passed a Jimmy and White, I've been passin' everything in sight.
Six Days on the Road and I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Six Days on the Road and I'm gonna make it home tonight.
Six Days On The Road
David Allan Coe's 'Six Days On The Road' stands as a quintessential example of his gritty, country-rock style, delivered with his signature raspy vocal delivery. Recorded for the 1997 compilation '20 Road Music Hits,' the track captures the weary, storytelling essence that defined Coe's career, blending traditional honky-tonk themes with a raw, unpolished production aesthetic. The song reflects the artist's deep connection to the American road culture, often exploring themes of travel, hardship, and the transient nature of life on the highway. As part of his extensive discography, this recording reinforces Coe's reputation for delivering authentic, narrative-driven music that resonates with fans of classic country and outlaw rock. It serves as a testament to his ability to craft memorable, character-driven songs that have become staples in his catalog.