Story Behind The Song
The walker was written about a gentleman in San Jose, California back in the 70's who could be seen along the highways, with his walking staff. He had to walk 20 miles a day because of his heart condition.
Song Description
Ken Petersen: Guitar, vocals, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica
Gary Brooker: Electric/slide guitar, vocals, ukulele, banjo, keyboard, harmonica, varrious percussion
Vallorie Hodges: Bass, vocals, various percussion
Dan Norton: Drums, 2n
| Song Length |
4:04 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening, Folk - General |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Peaceful, Cool |
| Subject |
Walking, Existence |
Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
I'm walking down the road feeling fine
Well I'm walking down following the
Yellow line all the time
Well my fate is such that if I stop
It will be the end of the line
So I keep on walking, to turn my life around
And I keep on talking, yeah, in my mind
Well I don't know how long I can keep on going
So many miles I've been strollin'
People go, people pass, in their cars
Running late going fast
So I keep on walking, to turn my life around
And I keep on talking, yeah, in my mind
If I stop too long from my walking
I will never see the sun rise again
I must keep on this road that I must follow
Cause if I don't there will be no tomorrow
So I keep on walking, to turn my life around
And I keep on talking, yeah, in my mind