How long has it been
Since I've been somewhere
Somewhere that's more
Than something to see
How long has it been
Since I've been somewhere
Somewhere that means
Something to me...

I've traveled roads in California
Winding along through tall shady trees
Read all the signs from Maine to Oregon
Though they were not meant
For strangers like me...

Oh! How long has it been
Since I've been somewhere
Somewhere that's more
Than something to see
How long has it been
Since I've been somewhere
Somewhere that means
Something to me...

Way out across a field of cotton
A farmhouse light shines like a star
The road don't turn, it just keeps goin'
To some next town that seems so far...

Oh! How long has it been
Since I've been somewhere
Somewhere that's more
Than something to see
Yes how long has it been
Since I've been somewhere
Somewhere that means
Something to me...

I've made my way through valleys and mountains
Walked through the bushes, sat under the trees
Rode the dark miles in trucks and buses
I never cared why - my reason was me...

Oh! How long has it been
Since I've been somewhere
Somewhere that's more
Than something to see...

How long has it been
Since I've been somewhere
Somewhere that means
Oh! Something to me
Well I'm on my way
I'm on my way...