l**Verse 1** Mama kept the sheriff’s number taped beside the phone, Said, “If you chase that highway life, you’ll chase it all alone.” “You’ll be runnin’ midnight cargo no papers can explain, Dodgin’ weigh-station scales like they’re ghosts on the lane.” **Chorus** Mama don’t let her babies run freight for the outlaws— Road’s full of blue lights, bad luck, and half-broke laws. One wrong mile and you’re prayin’ they don’t catch your name, ’Cause a steel horse don’t stop when it’s runnin’ from blame. **Verse 2** She said, “I’ve seen men swap plates at the Arizona line, Run hot loads through the mountains where the feds don’t shine. You’ll find trouble in the diners, danger in the dust, And every truck stop angel’s got a reason not to trust.” **Chorus** Mama don’t let her babies run freight for the outlaws— Road’s full of blue lights, bad luck, and half-broke laws. One wrong mile and you’re prayin’ they don’t catch your name, ’Cause a steel horse don’t stop when it’s runnin’ from blame. **Bridge** But some boys crave the thrill of a midnight haul, Hammer down through the storm, no fear at all. You can warn a wild heart ’til your voice goes numb— But a born outlaw’s gonna learn where the trouble comes from. **Verse 3 (extra grit)** Now I’m runnin’ on a promise and a long-haul lie, Got a warrant in Cheyenne and two more in Versailles. CB’s buzzin’ warnings: “Smokey’s thick tonight.” But the outlaw in my blood keeps beggin’ for the fight. **Final Chorus** Mama tried to save me, but the highway had a plan— Raised me up a rebel, not a stay-at-home man. Now the law’s in the mirror, and I ain’t slowin’ down— Just a truck-drivin’ outlaw, king of the stolen crown.
