I got a mile more to walk, or so I’m told
 The same thing I heard ten miles back up the road
 Just another mile
 Just another mile
 For me to tote my weary load

Been toilin’ and troublin’ all my days
 Got another mile to walk to find my grave
 Just another mile
 Just another mile
 For me to tote my weary load

I’m adding to my load with every mile
 And the load upon my back is miles high
 Just another mile
 Just another mile
 For me to tote my weary load

I slow down with every step I take
 My thoughts blow like dust across the plains
 Just another mile
 Just another mile
 For me to tote my weary load

The boss man sold me miles when I was young
 And I walked them with a smile and had my fun
 Just another mile
 Just another mile
 With which they bought my young man’s soul

It’ll crush my bones as I grow old
 They’ll find me broken down and all alone
 With no more miles
 With no more miles
 And no more place for me to go