The Education Of A Wandering Man

THE EDUCATION OF A WANDERING MAN
(Patrick Jason Matthews/Jim McCormick)


I’ve been rich and I've been poor
Seen the world from a freight train boxcar door
First time i heard that whistle blowing it began
The education of a wandering man

I’ve begged with paupers and I’ve drank with kings
Dined in the finest mansions and jails in New Orleans
Been a saint and a sinner but I’ve done the best I can
With the education of wandering man

(chorus)
For years the only classroom that I’ve passed through
Had a blue moon shining
Lighting up the white lines on the road
It might not be the right way
But the highway is the only way I know
I’m just learning as I go

It’s a curse and it’s a blessing
But I've done the best I can
With the education of a wandering man

(instrumental)

Girl forgive me, but if I’ve learned anything
This gypsy wind that brought me to you will come to claim me someday
But you’ll be a beautiful memory at the heart of who i am
The best part of the education of this wandering man

(repeat chorus)

It’s a curse and it’s a blessing
I’ve been saved and I’ve been damned
By the education of wandering man

All I have’s the education of a wandering man