Off And Running - James McMurtry

Answer me when I call to you

What became of the life I knew

Tell me why I can’t be free

Tell me what you expect of me

I’m so down about it

I can’t sleep at night

I sit watching the bugs as they bounce off the light

Answer me when I’m calling out

Tell me what’s all the noise about

Explain to me the rules of love

Tell me just what I’m guilty of

I somehow I must’ve missed it

I never knew I was blind

Repeat it real slow so I get it this time

I’m off and running to take what’s mine

I’m off and running again

I 'm off and running

To take what’s mine

I’m off and running

And I won’t get caught this time

With my soul on empty and my face to the wind

I’m off and running

I’m off and running again

Answer me when I call your name

What’d you do with my ball and chain?

I’m out here in the open air

And I can’t find it anywhere

And I’m so lost without it

It was such a part of me

I guess I’ll get along

How hard can it be?