[Verse 1]
I've been around this country
In a wagon of Indian quilts
I've met the ones who've claimed it
And I've met the ones who've built
Of the ones I've met, I loved many
Of the ones I loved, I knew few
They'd always know I'd be leaving
Sooner or later they'd be too

[Chorus 1]
I'm a woman of many colors
Yes my mind is never made
So I'll travel this land like a canvas
Until I'm out of paint

[Verse 2]
I've worn out my welcome
So I'll leave before the dawn
There's one thing this country taught me
It's to leave before you're gone
Of the ones I've left, I've mourned many
And of the ones I've mourned, I call two
They'd always know I'd break their hearts
Before they broke my blues
[Chorus 2]
I'm a woman of many virtues
If you'd only let me grow
But my spirit's been broken in so many ways
My seed, you must learn to sow

[Verse 3]
I know this town like I built it
I know which roads will lead to where
I'll stay and visit as long as these roads
Know how to take me somewhere
Of the places I've been, I've kept many in mind
And I've dreamed them all the same
Of the ones I've dreamed
There's only one place that gave me my name

[Chorus 3]
I'm a woman of many stories
If you'll listen, I'll tell you one
I've called many places my home, little darlin'
But I only come from one