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well i was playing guitar when i was just a lad. that swinging rhythm took a hold on me
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when we hit that groove lord i feel like i belong. brother music and myself are family 
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well i like living on this highway for many years it's been the way i've known
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but no matter where i been, no matter where i roam, i'm a shootin star from texas

but the interstates my home. 

well lefty and hank williams lord they sure could sing 
and i wore the needle off my phonograph.
well i went looking for them. when i turned eighteen
 and ever since i've worked to hone my craft

well what a life i've got, i've paid to play them clubs
meetin folks and seeing different towns
aint never gonna stop doin what i love
well i'll keep on till they lay me in the ground

well i like living on this highway for many years it's been the way i've known
but no matter where i been, no matter where i roam, i'm a shootin star from texas
but the interstates my home.