I left southern California on a rocket ride
I was bound to be a shooting star
I ran up and down these old highways
Chasing dreams with a Gibson guitar

I got a real good break when I was 26
I got a chance to make a deal
It was hard to say goodbye to my family and friends
But I knew this for real

Oh I starting runnin’ for a livin’

But I’ll never run out of love for you baby
Never run out on love
I won’t walk out, I can’t lie down
When the times get tough

Oh I’ll never run out of love for you baby
Never run out of heart
It’s been broken, It’s still bleeding
But I’ll never give up
I’ll never run out of love

I’ve known little Jessi since she was a child
We’ve always been in love
Well, she showed me a life I never knew about
Like a light shining down from above

Well she knows me and I can’t be anyone but who I am
Oh and that old road’s calling and I’ve gotta run
And meet up with my rock n’ roll band

Oh I keep runnin’ for a livin’

CHORUS

I left southern California on a rocket ride
I was bound to be a shooting star
I run up and down these old highways
Chasing dreams with a Gibson guitar