King of the Road lyrics chords | The Statler Brothers

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King of the Road lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use, it was recorded by the Statler Brothers and written by Roger Miller. It takes a bit of practice but you can learn this classic.

King of the Road

by the Statler Brothers

written Roger Miller

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Trailer for sale or rent rooms to let fifty cents

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No phone no pool no pets I ain't got no cigarettes ah but

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Two hours of pushing broom buys a eight by twelve fourbit room

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I'm a man of means by no means King of the Road

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Third box car midnight train destination Bangor Maine

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Old worn out suit and shoes I don't pay no union dues

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I smoke old stogies I have found short but not too big around

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I'm a man of means by no means King of the Road

I know every engineer on every train

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All of the children and all of their names

And every handout in every town

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And every lock that ain't locked when no one's around

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Roger Miller is known for his song writing ability as well as a great vocalist, most of his songs were the novelty type like this one. The Statler Brothers recorded it along with many other artists. It requires a little practice but the chords are simple and you can learn to do it. Click on the Pure Country Music banner below for a good selection of Roger's and the Statler Brothers songs. Print King of the Road lyrics and chords, it's a song to have fun with.