Made my exit on
the turnpike
I saw a 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
left behind
And said for forty five 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 flying away
Well the phone never was
enough for us to hold on to
Now every mile that I drive away
Get's me closer to you yeah
What am I waiting for
It's just a minute away
I'm traveling light
you might
Go home He said
for the day
What am I waiting for
just a mile away
Following Rita
What are you waiting for
I'm just a minute away
Shine on the light
you might just find yourself
there for the day
What are you waiting for
just a minute away
Following Rita
Following Rita