Following Rita

Made my exit on the turnpike
Saw the stateside toll and shuffled for some change
I paid a man that talked as if he knew me
And I could see it in his eyes he could tell that I was runnin away

What are you waitin for it's just a minute away
Travel light you might just find yourself there for the day
What are you waitin for it's just a minute away
Following Rita
Following Rita

Stopped to make a call and picked up Elvis
Elvis James McCabe a future millionaire
He wrestled with his thoughts out loud about two girls that he left behind and said for forty-five dollars he could help me on my way and get rich too

What are you waitin for it's just a minute away
Travel light you might just find yourself there for the day
What are you waitin for it's just a minute away
Following Rita
Following Rita

There was talk about after high school I would get a job
Gig at night and she would go to some community school
But her father changed jobs and we cried together as her plane was flyin away
Well the phone never was enough for us to hold on to
Now every mile that I drive away gets me closer to you yeah

What am I waitin for it's just a minute away
I'm travelin light you might not want me to stay
For the day
What am I waitin for you're just a mile away
Following Rita
Following Rita
What are you waitin for it's just a minute away
Travel light you might just find yourself there for the day
What are you waitin for it's just a minute away
Following Rita
Following Rita

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