[Verse 1]
Readin' and writin' on Route 23
It's hard to believe we've made it this far
So come on boys and grab your coats
Detroit's waitin' so get in the car

[Verse 2]
Well the wind it blows cold, but the girls are on fire
They say they're the prettiest things you have seen
And I ain't a gambler, but I'd bet the farm
That Detroit's a gold mine waitin' for me

[Verse 3]
The sidewalks are always jammed in this town
I feel like a dam that's about to cut loose
And the girls, they say, will treat you fine
Beg for your silver 'til you can't refuse

[Verse 4]
And I'd love to go back to the hills where I's born
Instead of workin' on cars that I can't afford
My pockets are empty, my patience is torn
Oh, look what's become of me

[Verse 5]
Mama, I'm writin' to tell you I'm fine
I'm workin' real hard and I pray every night
So don't you worry, I'm happy and free
Detroit's been like a blessing to me