More than just King of The Road...

Roger Miller, One of the greatest songwriters & entertainers of the 20th century.  Much more than just a performer, Roger Miller was an accomplished  songwriter, singer, guitarist, fiddler, drummer, TV star, humorist, honky-tonk man, Broadway composer & a witty witty soul whose unique tongue in cheek zest for life can be summed up in many of his one-liner quips such as:

"Some Walk in The Rain, Others Just Get Wet."
Roger Miller

ENGINE NUMBER NINE
by Roger Miller

Engine, Engine No. 9, coming down the railroad line 

How much farther back did she get off? 

Old brown suitcase that she carried, I've looked for it everywhere 

It just ain't here among the rest and I'm a little upset 

Yes, tell me Engine, Engine No. 9, coming down the railroad line 

I know she got on in Baltimore 

A hundred and ten miles ain't much distance 

But it sure do make a difference, I don't think she loves me anymore 

I warned her of the dangers, don't speak to strangers 

If by chance she find new romance, warmer lips to kiss her 

Arms to hold her tighter, stirring new fires inside her 

How I wish that it was me instead of he that stands beside her 

Engine, Engine No. 9, coming down the railroad line 

I know she got on in Baltimore 

A hundred and ten miles ain't much distance 

But it sure do make a difference, I don't think she loves me anymore 

No, I don't think she loves me anymore
I don't think she loves me anymore

Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 
Broadway Musical music and lyrics 

by Roger Miller Based on the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, featuring bluegrass & country styles. Winning 7 Tony Awards.  Roger Miller is the only country artist to have won a Tony Award.

KING OF THE ROAD 

 Roger Miller

Trailers for sale or rent

Rooms to let...fifty cents.

No phone, no pool, no pets

I ain't got no cigarettes

Ah, but..two hours of pushin' broom

Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room

I'm a man of means by no means

King of the road.

Third boxcar, midnight train

Destination...Bangor, Maine.

Old worn out suits and shoes,

I don't pay no union dues,

I smoke old stogies I have found

Short, but not too big around

I'm a man of means by no means

King of the road.

I know every engineer on every train

All of their children, and all of their names

And every handout in every town

And every lock that ain't locked

When no one's around.

I sing,

Trailers for sale or rent

Rooms to let, fifty cents

No phone, no pool, no pets

I ain't got no cigarettes

Ah, but, two hours of pushin' broom

Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room

I'm a man of means by no means

King of the road. 

Eleven Time Grammy Winner
"I want my music to leave an indelible mark"

 
Roger Miller Rides his motorcycle for LIFE Magazine in 1965

& me beside that same motorcycle
 at the Roger Miller Museum 2011
Stories, adventures, sincere talent & a bright pathway of inspiration 
Beautiful Moments of  Music
 they always carry on
                         

Hepburn Hugs & McQueen Dreams

                      xo  Birdee