Sun’s barely up on the Truckee line, Dust on my boots from a long hard night. Played my last hand in a smoky haze, Lost more than money in that Reno maze. Now I’m chasin’ the road where the dawn unwinds, Headin’ out of Reno—Tennessee girl on my mind. Yeah, I’m leavin’ out of Reno, Tennessee on my mind. Got a heartbreak packed in the saddle And a past I left behind. From the desert winds to the whispered pines, I’m runnin’ from a life I need to leave behind. Headin’ out of Reno—Tennessee girl on my mind. Last time I saw her, she stood in the rain, Cryin’ through the thunder of a southbound train. I swore I’d come back when the deal felt right, But cards and whiskey stole too many nights. Now every mile feels like a second chance signed— Headin’ out of Reno—Tennessee girl on my mind. Yeah, I’m leavin’ out of Reno, Tennessee on my mind. Got a heartbreak packed in the saddle And a past I left behind. From the desert winds to the whispered pines, I’m runnin’ from a life I need to leave behind. Headin’ out of Reno—Tennessee girl on my mind. Maybe she’s moved on, maybe I’m too late, But a fool gets wise when he tempts his fate. If she opens that door, I’ll fall to my knees— Begging her to give one last chance to me. The city lights fade in my rearview glass, Lonely stretch of highway prayin’ I get back. If the good Lord’s willin’, and the road stays kind, I’ll hold her close come suppertime. But ’til I’m back beneath that southern sky, Headin’ out of Reno—Tennessee girl on my mind. Yeah, I’m leavin’ out of Reno, Tennessee on my mind. Chasin’ down the woman I should’ve never left behind. From the desert dust to the hometown shine, I’m drivin’ hard through the county lines. Leavin’ out of Reno— Tennessee girl on my mind.
