Royal was a down home hero

Playing in the Night Ray Band

East of the old foundation

Hungry for the promised land

Chewin' on a rag time rhythm

Chasing down a dead man's song

Face to face with a runaway dream

That was waiting for him all along

[Chorus]

Come on Royal

Plant those feet in the soil

You've been burning like hot black oil

You know that you better slow down

Keep shaking 'till the day breaks

And all that fire's gonna to fade to gray

There's only so much that you can take before you give it all away

Reaching for an occupation

Road house cavalier

A crooked smile old crocodile

Grinning from ear to ear

Dancin' on a two top singing

Heart beating in his hand

Twisted up bad

Like a wet bar rag

Back on the road again

[Chorus]

Come on Royal

Plant those feet in the soil

You've been burning like hot black oil

You know that you better slow down

Keep shaking 'till the day break

And all that fire's gonna to fade to gray

There's only so much that you can take before you give it all away

Madelena

I've been looking for a way out

But some nights I've found solace on my own

Come find me where skyline meets the road

It's the only place I know