Ride While I Can

He grew up in a small town, eyes on the open road
Dreaming of chrome horses, sunsets painted in gold
Saved every dollar, worked those long nights and days
A map on his bedroom wall, freedom just miles away

Then the doctor came calling, with a cruel twist of fate
Said: Son, you got a countdown, better not wait

So I ride while I can, chase the wind and the stars
Leave my worries in the dust, under moonlit bars
I ain't got forever, but I got today in my hands
Gonna ride while I can, ride while I can

He finally bought that Harley, black as a midnight sky
Said goodbye to the city lights, let the highway decide
Mountains, rivers, old motels, strangers who became friends
Every sunrise a blessing, no knowing where it ends

He feels the engine thunder, heartbeat in every mile
Pain hiding in the rearview, living free for a while

So I ride while I can, chase the wind and the stars
Leave my worries in the dust, under moonlit bars
I ain't got forever, but I got today in my hands
Gonna ride while I can, ride while I can

When the nights get colder and the road feels long
He still hears that whisper: Boy, be strong
He traded tears for open skies and gasoline
Turned his last days into a wild, endless dream

So I ride while I can, chase the wind and the stars
Leave my worries in the dust, under moonlit bars
I ain't got forever, but I got today in my hands
Gonna ride while I can, ride while I can

One last sunrise, one last bend
He smiles at the horizon, no regrets in the end
Ride while I can
Ride while I can