About The Song
Roger Miller’s “King of the Road” is a renowned country song he first recorded in November 1964. Miller’s performance of the song gained immense popularity, reaching number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Easy Listening Chart.
Its lyrics depict the life of a traveling hobo reveling in freedom despite financial constraints. The song humorously portrays the protagonist as the “king of the road”. It remains a classic in the country music genre, celebrated for its catchy melody and clever storytelling.