In the beginning

Not so long ago

There were five country rockers

I saw the very first show

And I jumped up with the crowd

To give a standing hand

Livin', livin' in the band



There were two from Colorado

Texas and Nebraska too

Another came from Ohio

And they did not sing the blues

You had the feeling

They had nothing to lose

Livin', livin' in the band



Through the years and the changes

And with the will of a train

Some have parted strangers

Some have stayed in the game

And sooner or later you've got a winning hand

Livin', livin' in the band



Through the years and the changes...