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   It was freezing cold in Dallas when I made my get away
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   I out ran a cold front when I gave my truck the reins
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   Barreling down I-35 with  one thought on my mind
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   Forget the race, find an   open space, leave that  city  far behind


[Chorus]
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   Well, hello there Austin, you look to be just fine
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   Pardon me San Marcos but I'm  trying to make some time
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   There's a  storm in my rearview and a   city on my nerves
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   There's a  peace of mind in the   straight away
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   And there's  comfort in the curves


[Verse 2]
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   I didn't  pull off in Von Ormy like I normally do
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   I went on down to Dveine town, I bought a  six pack or two
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   I glanced  back across my shoulder like a  seventh season buck
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   All I saw was a   wall of clouds, I hopped back in my truck


[Chorus]
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   Guten tag, New Braunfels, how are you today?
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   Hola, ol' San Antone, please  stand out of my way
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   There's a  storm in my rearview and a   city on my nerves
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   There's a  peace of mind in the   straight-away
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   And there's  comfort in the curves


[Instrumental]
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[Verse 3]
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Well I, I know that mother nature will  catch me in the end
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But I'll  put some miles behind me before I turn to face the wind 
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Don't you  leave that barn door open, not even just a crack
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If I  see a hint of daylight you'll  never get me back


[Chorus]
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   Well, hello old Batesville, do you remember me?
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   And look out there La  Pryor but I'm  coming through can't you see?
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   There's a  storm in my rearview and a   city on my nerves
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   There's a  peace of mind in the   straight-away
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   And there's  comfort in the curves


[Outro]
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   I say I'm  barreling down I-35 with  one thought on my mind
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   Forget the race, find an   open space, leave that  city
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   That damned old city far behind
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   Leave that city way far behind