There was a baby boy named Pete Threw him in the water, told him hold down the beat He beat a path so wide Not knowing what to seek He's gone, gone, long gone And boy he's always close to the door He rides the rails one foot on the floor Ticket to right way Barren to the core He's gone, gone, long gone Wheels on the bus go around and around Lord he's a gypsy soul Wheels on the bus go around and around He's beggin' to let go His blonde hair will take him far Ocean eyes always moving for the star There was minute when he was ours He's gone, long gone A master of going Wizard of ivory His dance could be anywhere He ain't choosy No one travels lighter than Pete He's gone, gone, long gone Wheels on the bus go around and around Lord he's a gypsy soul Wheels on the bus go around and around He's beggin' to let go Woah yeah Woah yeah Woah yeah Woah yeah Wheels on the bus go around and around Lord he's a gypsy soul Wheels on the bus go around and around He's beggin' to let go Wheels on the bus go around and around Lord he's a gypsy soul Wheels on the bus go around and around He's beggin' to let go Wheels on the bus go around and around Lord he's a gypsy soul Wheels on the bus go around and around He's beggin' to let go