I had lots of ideas for songs but this one took me by surprise and pushed way to the front. I finished writing it 45 minuts ago and did a one-take phone recording while it was still fresh in memory. I changed the lyrics slighty while recording.

Got me some new clothes Practical, not for taste A hat to keep sun from my eyes And rain off my face

Pocketed coat for every day A slicker to shelter from storms Sturdy boots, not too heavy That I can wear even in the warm

I'll be traveling light The bare necessities Except for your letter And that's no weight at all

A goodly stash of money And a stick to ward off thieves My old blues harp to cheer the nights Guess that's all I need

Though we we're not lovers Our bond was just as strong We're always be there for each other If ever things went wrong

I'll be traveling light The bare necessities Except for your letter And that's no weight at all

Don't how long it took For your message to get through It said Please, come get me That's what I'm gonna do

It might take weeks or months I'll have to uncover trails Traveling distances I never thought To places where I never been

I'll be traveling light The bare necessities Except for your letter And that's no weight at all