The time has come, I got to hit the road again I said, the time has come, I've got to hit the road again 'Cause I travel with a passion And the highway is my lady, friend You see, the highway's like a woman Soft shoulders and dangerous curves You see, the highway is like a woman, like a woman Soft shoulders an' dangerous curve If you don't know her when you start travelin' Boy, she can really upset your nerves, yeah But if you respect her when she warns you I swear the highway treats you fine But if you respect her when she warn you I swear the highway'll treat you fine When she's wet and she's slippery Then watch out for the detour sign