The Long Way Back

Well I stumbled in the darkness

I'm lost and alone

Though I said I'd go before us

And show the way back home

There a light up ahead

I can't hold onto her arm

Forgive me pretty baby

But I always take the long way home



Money's just something you throw

Off the back of a train

Got a handful of lightening

A hat full of rain

And I know that I said

I'd never do it again

And I love you sweet baby

But I always take the long way home



I put food on the table

And roof overhead

But I'd trade it all tomorrow

For The highway instead

Watch your back if I should tell you

Loves the only thing I've ever known

One thing for sure sweet baby

I always take the long way home



You know I love you baby

More than the whole wide world

You are my woman

I know you are my pearl

Let's go out past the party lights

We can fina