
I've Been Everywhere
Johnny Cash & Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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When along came a semi with a high an' canvas covered load
"If you're goin' to Winnemucca, Mack, with me you can ride"
And so I climbed into the cab and then I settled down inside
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand
And I said, "Listen, I've traveled every road in this here land"
I've been everywhere, manI've been everywhere, man
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've a-had my share, man
I've been everywhere
I've been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota
Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma
Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo
Tocopilla, Barranquilla, and Padilla, I'm a killer
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've a-had my share, man
I've been everywhere
I've been to Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana
Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana
Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa
Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa
Tennessee, Tennessee, Chicopee, Spirit Lake
Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, for Pete's sake
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've a-had my share, man
I've been everywhere
I've been to Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika
Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica
Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport
Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport
Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina
Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean?
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've a-had my share, man
I've been everywhere
I've been to Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado
Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado
Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika
Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka
Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City
Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City, what a pity
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've a-had my share, man
I've been everywhere
I've been everywhere
The lyrics of Johnny Cash's song "I've Been Everywhere" aptly describe his life on the road as a traveling musician. The singer describes his experience of traveling along the dusty Winnemucca Road when a semi-truck driver offers him a ride to Winnemucca. The singer shares with the driver his extensive experience of traveling across the entire continent of America, visiting places like Reno, Chicago, Fargo, and many more. The song's fast-paced and rhythmic delivery captures the singer's excitement and enthusiasm towards his nomadic lifestyle. The lyrics reveal a sense of pride in the singer's travel experiences and a love for adventure-driven lifestyles.
Line by Line Meaning
I was totin' my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road
I was carrying my backpack on the dirt road in Winnemucca
When along came a semi with a high an' canvas covered load
Then a big rig truck with a tall and covered load showed up
"If you're goin' to Winnemucca, Mack, with me you can ride"
"If you're heading to Winnemucca, Mack, you can ride with me"
And so I climbed into the cab and then I settled down inside
Thus I entered the cab and made myself comfortable
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand
He inquired if I had seen a road as dusty and sandy as this one
And I said, "Listen, I've traveled every road in this here land"
And I replied, "Listen, I have explored every road in this country"
I've been everywhere, man
I have been everywhere
Crossed the desert's bare, man
I crossed the bare deserts
I've breathed the mountain air, man
I have breathed the fresh air of mountains
Of travel I've a-had my share, man
I have had my fair experience of travel
I've been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota
I have visited Reno, Chicago, Fargo, and Minnesota
Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota
I have toured Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, and Sarasota
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma
I have explored Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, and Oklahoma
Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma
I have been to Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, and La Paloma
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo
I have visited Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, and Amarillo
Tocopilla, Barranquilla, and Padilla, I'm a killer
I have been to Tocopilla, Barranquilla, and Padilla, and I am an experienced traveler
I've been to Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana
I have traveled to Boston, Charleston, Dayton, and Louisiana
Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana
I have explored Washington, Houston, Kingston, and Texarkana
Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa
I have visited Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, and Tallapoosa
Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa
I have been to Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, and Oskaloosa
Tennessee, Tennessee, Chicopee, Spirit Lake
I have explored Tennessee, Tennessee, Chicopee, and Spirit Lake
Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, for Pete's sake
I have visited Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, and Crater Lake, for goodness sake
I've been to Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika
I have been to Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, and Ombabika
Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica
I have toured Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, and Costa Rica
Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport
I have explored Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, and Shreveport
Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport
I have visited Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, and Davenport
Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina
I have been to Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, and Diamantina
Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean?
I have toured Pasadena and Catalina, do you see what I mean?
I've been to Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado
I have explored Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, and Colorado
Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado
I have visited Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, and El Dorado
Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika
I have been to Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, and Chatanika
Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka
I have toured Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, and Opelaka
Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City
I have visited Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, and Kansas City
Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City, what a pity
I have explored Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City, what a shame
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Geoff Mack
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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12/7/2023
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@clapolla
Lynn Anderson was a doll.
@patriot4786
This song really suites Johnny Cash❤
@ChadWalker-nu9dt
Lynn was smokin' hot. Both of these country icons are sorely missed.
@irishroverandthecrew
This the best version and duo. Love it. Wish Johnny was alive, I'd travel a thousand miles to see him !
@aaronthepuppeteer231
Same here! My Grandparents are the reason I listen to him!
@DANNYTOWNSEND
Even if Johnny IS reading from Cue Cards, getting all those Cities out without messing up is AWESOME!
@ernestrutherford8579
A black man who loves this song!!
@kakkianiun
This Eskimo love's this song too
@markmoody9519
What a performance. No wonder Johnny Cash is the No.1 Artist in the 20th Century! Turner, Maine USA
@Kf0-friend
That girl has a great voice