Willin’ The Flying Burrito Brothers

"Willin’" by The Flying Burrito Brothers, released in 1971, is a #CountryRock song that explores themes of longing, freedom, and the struggles of a drifter. The lyrics convey a sense of dedication and resilience despite life's challenges. Its unique blend of country and rock, along with heartfelt storytelling, has influenced many artists in the genre.

I been warped by the rain, driven by the snow
I'm drunk and dirty, don't you know ?
And I'm still, oh I'm still
Out on the road late at night
I see my pretty Alice in every headlight
Alice, Dallas Alice

I been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonapah
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
And I've driven the backroads so I won't get weighed
And if you give me weed whites and wine
And then you show me a sign, I'll be willin' to be movin'

Now I smuggled some smokes and folks from Mexico
Baked by the sun almost every time I go to Mexico and I'm willin'
And I've been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet
Had my head stoved in but I'm still on my feet
And I'm willin', oh I'm willin'

I been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonapah
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
Driven the backroads so I won't get weighed
And if you give me weed whites and wine
And then you show me a sign, I'll be willin' to be movin'

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