Following Rita

Made my exit on the turn pike
 I saw the stateside toll and shuffled for some change
 I paid a man that talked as if he knew me
 And I could see it in his eyes
 He could tell that I was running away
 What are you waiting for? It's just a minute away
 Travel light, you might just find yourself there for the day
 What are you waiting for? It's just a minute away
 Following Rita, following Rita
 Stopped to make a call and picked up Elvis
 Elvis James McCabe, a future millionaire
 He wrestled with his thoughts out loud
 About two girls that he had left behind
 And said for 45 dollars, he could help me on my way, and get rich too
 What are you waiting for? It's just a minute away
 Travel light, you might just find yourself there for the day
 What are you waiting for? It's just a minute away
 Following Rita, following Rita
 There was talk about after high school, I would get a job
 Gig at night, and she would go to some community school
 But her father changed jobs, and we cried together
 As her plane was flyin' away
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 Well, the phone never was enough for us to hold on to
 Now, every mile that I drive away gets me closer to you, yeah
 What are you waiting for? It's just a minute away
 And traveling light, you might not want me to stay for the day
 What are you waiting for? It's just a mile away
 Following Rita
 What are you waiting for? It's just a minute away
 Travel light, you might just find yourself there for the day
 What are you waiting for? It's just a minute away
 Following Rita, following Rita