Dearest Anne

Back on the road once more

And who knows what will lie in store

For you, dearest Anne

Better the highway code

Than being secure behind closed doors

And dreaming, dearest Anne

Carry your faith like a jewel among thieves

May your soul shine out brightly

And quite politely

You'll bring them to their knees, dear Anne

Long may the road and the wind and the rain still be

behind you

Til you change your mind again, dearest Anne

Wish I was with you walking by your side

Wish I was young again to see it through your eyes

But I'm old and I've relinquished, nearly extinguished

The burning need for surprises in my life

Long may the road and the wind and the rain still be

behind you

Til you change your mind, dearest Anne

Long may the road and wind be with you in your need

And the changing seasons

And the freedom

To believe the truth they breathe

As long as the road is not your guide

And you realize that it's just an escape, dearest Anne

Wish I was with you walking by your side

Wish I was young again to see it through your eyes

But I'm old and I've relinquished, nearly extinguished

The burning need for surprises in my life

As long as the road is not your guide

And you realize that's just an escape, dearest Anne